Working Hostels Near Coffs Harbour
Hoey Moey Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help backpackers find fruit picking work. “Looking for extra cash while visiting Coffs Harbour or hoping to extend your stay by getting a second work visa? You can get your employment application form at The Hoey Moey Backpackers now”.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6652 3833
Address: 84 Ocean Parade Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Website: https://hoeymoey.com.au/accommodation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoey-Moey-Backpackers-190090524352765/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- Coffs Harbour's biggest shopping plaza is less than 10 minutes walk away with a huge variety of shops including a post office, banks, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA, Big W, Target, McDonalds, KFC, Subway and Eagle Boys Pizza.
Is it clean?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.9/10 score for their staff
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage and lockers.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.3/10 score for security
Rooms/Facilities:
- Private rooms
- Mixed shareds
- Boogie boards.
- Use of BBQ.
- Free Parking..
- Free WiFi.
- Xbox activity room
Reviews:
Trivago: 7.3/10
Kayak: 8/10
Hostelworld: 7.2/10
Below are 4 of the most recent reviews for this property.
AVOID AVOID AVOID.. ok, we were not expecting great things for the price we paid, and we're not picky travellers when it comes to accommodation, but this place is by far the worst hostel we've ever stayed in, and we've been travelling around the world for 2 years now! We were given a room right behind the "common area" where people can socialize. SOCIALIZE, an unknown word for the trashy, rude, drunk and disgusting backpackers staying in this place. They kept us up until 4 am and they only stopped because I have to call the police. ME. Because these kids wouldn't listen to the managers. Good job with authority guys. They obviously hear normal people complain every day, they just don't care because we're there just for the night. The backpackers are there for the whole season. To wrap it up, we can't say much about the staff, they were nice and polite but did not do a thing to help us. Thanks to Matt, that heard us the next morning and got us our money back
Was planning on staying here long term for farm work, couldn’t even hack a week. 3 stars given are for the staff and the cleaners who are lovely.
I have never witnessed less considerate guests in my life, and I have stayed in a lot of hostels. My boyfriend and I had a PRIVATE room and were still kept up until at least 2am every night by people shouting and screaming outside the room. Falling into our window, sitting on our chairs. And I don’t just mean loud talking I mean genuinely screaming. I felt like I was at a university freshers night. I hadn’t found work yet but felt the upmost sympathy for those getting up for work at 5am each day. I had to get out of bed one night at 4am and ask some people to please chat somewhere else rather than at our window! I love a party but I’m never rude to other guests of wherever I am staying.
On top of all this it advertises ‘free wifi’ which it is, but it’s only 750mb that you get at a time, and when it’s run out you have to walk to and from the reception asking for another 750mb. You need a different code for each device you have and once staff member refused to give me more than one (when I have a phone and a laptop).
Good location, good food ya the restaurant but hostel is Overpriced for what it is. Wouldn’t stay here longer than a night or so.
This one place you can go and get not just a great meal for one day of the week but all 7 days a week . This a family & friendly place with great staff that will help you when ask. They have Accommodation for all types of people like Travelers, Backpackers and people working contacting in the area as well plus disable also. So when you are in the area go along and see for yourself about this great place and enjoy the hospitality on they give.Cheers and Safe Travels to All.
I stayed there from Oct.2014 till Jan.2015 and I can without any hesitation, describe it as the best three months of my life. Best atmosphere ever, only fun people, the best weekly barbecue and the nicest hostel manager ever.
I know at least 3 people who lost their virginity during the 3 months and one of them even on the beach right next to the hostel. If you're doing the classic Melbourne to Cairns east coast route, i highly recommend you to stay for a longer time period in the Hoey Moey. You'll have a clean room, good people, a beautiful beach right next to it and nice staff around you.
Thanks Frank and Vanessa and the whole Hoey Backpacker Crew from that time. You really made it the best time I've ever had !!
Woopi Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help backpackers find fruit picking work through job boards. “The area is famous for thriving blueberry and raspberry farms, it is a perfect location to complete your 88 days farm work for the second year visa. Casual opportunities also arise in local cafes, restaurants and retail stores.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6654 8682
Address: 17 Market Street, Woolgoolga NSW, Australia, 2456
Website: https://www.woopibackpackers.com.au
Email: reception@woopibackpackers.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woopibackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $25 for a bed in a shared room
- $79 for a private room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.8/5.
- 3.0 Good for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 8 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 75% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.3/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 15 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 100% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 7.7/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage and lockers.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.7/10 score for security
Rooms/Facilities:
- Private rooms
- Mixed shareds
- Female only shareds
- Communal Kitchen
- Airport Shuttle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- BBQ area
- Complimentary breakfast
- Library
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.4/5
Booking.com: 8.5/10
Hostelworld: 8.3/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+It was very clean. The staff was amazing! Very helpful and friendly. There are many things provided to do on a rainy day. In total a very Great Place to stay.
-The beds were quite uncomfortable and only a few stoves worked in the kitchen. Maybe these should be replaced. Other than that it’s a very nice hostel!
- Booking.com Review (9.5/10)
+Overall probably one the best, maybe even the best hostel I stayed in during my travels.
- Booking.com Review (7.5/10)
+I liked the modern bathroom places and design of the bed cubicles..
-Heard whispers about possible Bed Bugs in the area. This was a turn off. Also the fans were very dirty and needed a clean.
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Close to the beach, shelves for your stuff and tidy, organised rooms. Big, clean kitchen and big showers..
- Booking.com Review (7.9/10)
+Very close to the beach. Tidy and clean..
Coffs Harbour YHA
Do they offer or help with work?
They do have job boards and help backpackers find work. “Coffs Harbour YHA work exclusively with a number of reputable farmers throughout blueberry picking season (from late June to December). Although work is not guaranteed, every year many working holiday makers complete their farmwork for their second year visa - and surf after work, as well!”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6652 6462
Address: 51 Collingwood St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/mid-north-coast/coffs-harbour/
Email: coffsharbour@yha.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $100 AUD for a private room
- $26-30 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.7 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 37 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 65% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.9/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 36 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 78% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.6/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.1/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms and en suite twin/double room accommodation
- Female only shareds
- Dining and common rooms
- Free Wi-Fi hotspot, premium Wi-Fi Plus,
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
- Washer/Dryer
- Nearby beach access
Reviews:
Google: 4/5
Hotels.com: 7.9/10
Booking.com: 8.1/10
Expedia: 4.1/5
Agoda: 8.7/10
Hostelworld: 8.1/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Very nice hostel!
The common room is big enough, the kitchen is clean and well equipped, and the owner, Daniel, is extremely kind. Free/ cheap activities and tours are offered …
- Booking.com Review (8.3/10)
The day tours were amazing!! We wouldn’t have seen the amount of things without the amazing staff!.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
The staff was very friendly the property is clean.
The front desk is always ready to help you or give you some important information. There are several activities that you have to join you want to see Coffs Harbour as a local. The kitchen smells always of some different goodthings cause all people can enjoy the cook time (you can find all the stuff you need). The room is big enough to have your space and the staff are really cool
This place is extremely clean . Really nicely done kitchen, rooms are very clean too. The people there were amazing.
Most of them are working, so it's not much of a party life (Which was good for me)
Bathrooms are really clean as well.
The beach is extremely close.
More of a Surfing vibe, which is also great. They give out surf boards and body boards. Service is really good too.
Aussitel Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help backpackers find fruit picking work. “Blueberries are the predominant fruit picked by backpackers staying with us. The main blueberry picking season goes from August to March. Farmers usually let us know that they are actively looking for workers mid to late August and we have all the employment application forms right here. We often have local farmers phoning us looking for workers.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61266511871
Address: 312 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, 2450, Australia
Website: https://aussitel.com/
Email: info@aussitel.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5.
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.3 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.8 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 39 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 82% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 53 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage and lockers.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Twin/Double Private rooms
- Mixed shareds
- Female only shareds
- Communal Kitchen
- Airport Shuttle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Booking.com: 8.3/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Nice hostel. Not too expensive... unfortunately there were cockroaches in the kitchen when we were there. But apart from that they really try to run a nice hostel. Big TV in the living room with Netflix. A pool to cool down, different activities every day and you can rent surf boards. Enjoyed our stay there!
Response from the owner
Hey thanks for taking the time to review your stay we are happy to hear you enjoyed it overall. Unfortunately cockroaches are a part of life on the coast particularly when it is raining we are doing our best to get this under control. Safe travels
Stayed here during my farm work for 1st year Visa. Ended up staying for 6months over a year. Hostel has great facilities like free kayaks and surf boards for guests to use. Hostel has a great atmosphere that I am yet to find better else …
Response from the owner
Thanks for the great review it was a pleasure having you here with us
Best hostel ever. Various activities for free. Staffs are very kind and nice. Also close to beach. Various Facilities can make people get along with each other. I am really appreciate to the master of hostel, very nice and kind ever. Thank …
Response from the owner
Thank you for the awesome review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we would welcome you back any time.
- Booking.com Review (8.3/10)
The free use of watersports equipment. Staff very friendly and helpful..
- Booking.com Review (7.9/10)
+Staff were friendly and approachable, toilets were very clean and plenty of showers with adequate space. Big kitchen and chill out areas..
-The only way I knew to get to the hostel from the airport was by taxi. These didn’t come too often. A shuttle bus option would have been nice. There’s a bit of a walk to get to the central area of the town..
Central Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel may be able to provide you work in the region.
Contact info:
Phone: 1 800 076 445
Address: 88 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.8 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 14 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 79% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel’s service, 58% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Communal Facilities
- Stocked kitchen
- Television and lounge
- Coin laundry
- Free wifi
- Free parking
Reviews:
Google: 2.8/5
Hotels.com: 5.5/10
Expedia: 3.2/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
it was this or my car, and i would have preferred my car in hindsight. only plus was comfy beds and nice bathroom. my PRIVATE room was overpriced with a stinging fan, leaking PIPE, BROKEN LOCK and little cracks and stains on the floor/carpet. the staff were rude and seemed to want to get rid of their patrons and just get on with their day. didn’t notify me about anything - had to find out about the parking and wifi through other people. limited parking. whole place smells like cigarettes. wish i spent my money elsewhere. $69 ill never get back.
The staff were super helpful with helping with directions and sending codes to get in. I liked that there was secure parking off the street.
This is one of the worst hostels that we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in a lot of hostels in a lot of cities around the world. very unclean, extremely hot and hard to sleep, we were given a room with a big fan/generator right …
Good value for money and handy to stay there- secure and quiet too
This hostel is absolutely disgusting. So run down, so unclean and the kitchen is smelly and unhygienic. The fridge clearly hasn’t been emptied in months. Broken furniture, rooms need a massive amount of TLC. Sheets smelt damp and I woke up with a rash on my face. Only plus is there’s a good few pubs and clubs around and beaches are not too far away - by car. DO NOT STAY HERE! You will regret it!
Base Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Guests are sometimes provided work by Costa Group.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6652 3833
Address: 84 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
Website: https://www.stayatbase.com/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.2/5.
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.0 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.2 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.7 Great for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Beach Access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Booking.com: 7/10
Wotif 3.5/5
Agoda 7.3/10
Hotels.com 6/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (7.1/10)
+Close to the beach Private bathroom Value for money Free parking Television.
-Dark room Loud neighbours.
Seriously noisy! The young travellers staying here had no respect for other guests - drinking, screaming, singing & running up & down right outside our room until the early hours of the morning. No-one policing it. …
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+It’s a basic, but clean motel room attached to an iconic Australian pub that serves great food and music. Beach is a 50 metre walk and cafes across the road. Great value for money..
- Booking.com Review (3.8/10)
+The kitchen was amazing big and clean..
-Dead cockroach in our room. Hole in wall that wasnt fixed properly. Rooms need a big upgrade. Bed not comfy. Not clean at all..
- Booking.com Review (5.4/10)
+Close to shops and beach.
-Had to get a code daily for wifi which was limited usage, not what the description said and not good with so much uni work. …
Working Hostels Near Byron Bay
Arts Factory Lodge
Do they offer or help with work?
No, they don’t. Backpackers need to find jobs on their own.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6685 7709
Address: 1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Website: https://www.byron-bay.com/artsfactory/
Email: info@artsfactory.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $70 AUD for a private room with a double bed
- $20-25 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.2/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.9 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 3.0 Good for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 94 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 63% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.5/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 249 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.5/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.4/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Bar/Cafe
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
- Washer/Dryer
- Nearby beach access
Reviews:
Google: 4.4/5
Hotels.com: 7.3/10
Booking.com: 7.8/10
Expedia: 3.7/5
Agoda: 7.4/10
Hostelworld: 7.7/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Our stay at Arts factory lodge was fantastic. The main reason it was fantastic was not just the warm and social ambience of the hostel but the amazing staff who try and make your stay the best it possibly could be. With out the help and …
Response from the owner
Hi Esme, thanks for taking the time to leave us such a stellar review. We're stoked you enjoyed the vibe and activities here at Arts Factory Lodge and that is exactly what we aim for! Happy travels mate : )
Loved my time here.
The people had a great vibe and there were always tons of opportunities to join different day trips. …
Response from the owner
Hello Saskia,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are so happy to hear such amazing feedback from your stay, it really means a lot to us!
We look forward to hosting you again :)
Much love,
The Arts Factory team
Good place. Bad phone reception.
Pool is good. Bit of a walk to town, but not too bad if you're able.
Awesome outdoor huts on the marsh. Good Zen
Response from the owner
Hi Joshdan, thanks for taking the time to leave such an awesome review. We hope to see you again soon, Happy Travels!!
The Arts Factory Lodge is such a great place to stay! The atmosphere is chill and has a great vibe, everyone is up for a chat. Chill out by the lake, do a yoga class or take a dip in the pool. They’ve got everything you could want at a …
Response from the owner
Hi Kate,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such an awesome review, it really means a lot to us!
We are so happy that you enjoyed it here and liked what we had to offer. Our staff are awesome and we are glad you got to meet some of them!
Thanks again and have a great trip!
Good vibe of the hostel, nice place to relax whilst in Byron! Great facilities with big kitchen, which is kept clean! Really enjoyed the activities like the trivia and the talent show! …
Response from the owner
Hey Katie,
Thanks so much for your awesome review, its super helpful for us and other travelers!
We are so happy that you enjoyed it here and had such a great experience with our events and facilities.
We hope that you enjoy the rest of your trip just as much and that we see you again one day!
Cheers!
Backpackers Inn on the Beach
Do they offer or help with work?
They help with some general stuff like cleaning for accommodation. Other jobs are usually available in summer, it’s quite competitive in other seasons.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6685 8231
Address: 29 Shirley St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Website: http://backpackersinnbyronbay.com.au/
Email: info@backpackersinnbyronbay.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $80 AUD for a private room with a double bed
- $26-30 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.0 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 44 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 66% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 55 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 73% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.9/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for security.
- 24/7 security
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Direct Beach Access
- 24 Hour security
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Outdoor pool
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.2/5
Booking.com: 8.6/10
Agoda: 8.3/10
Hostelworld: 8.6/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
It was a pretty good stay. The rooms are very spacious and they don't pack in beds in an uncomfortable way. They offer bike rentals and have a nice space in the back by the pool. There is also a trail right to the beach which is very …
- Booking.com Review (7.5/10)
+Very close to the beach and just a short walk to the center. Friendly staff!.
-For next time, it would be nice with some hangers in the room, and maybe a drawer or some shelves to put your things. Had to put everything on the floor now..
Good location and common areas facilities. You can even cross the yard and you are on the beach.
The rooms and toilets could be improved, they are quite old... …
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+The staff is pretty helpful, specially Adare. The kitchen is pretty big, the place is clean with comfy beds and next to the beach. We really enjoy our time in there..
- Booking.com Review (6.2/10)
+Direct access to the beach was nice, although swimming is only possible for experienced swimmers..
-The bed was really uncomfortable..
Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
No, they don’t. No job board available.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 026680 7966
Address: 1 Lateen Lane, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia
Email: bookings@nomadsbyronbay.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 289 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 84% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 493 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 93% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- There is night security at this hostel
Rooms/Facilities:
- Communal Kitchen
- BBQ
- TV Room
- Night Security
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Onsite Parking
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.6/5
Booking.com: 8.6/10
Agoda: 7.5/10
Hotel.com: 7.1/10
Expedia: 3.8/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
We really loved staying at Nomads Byron Bay! Andrea and Kimberly were so kind and very welcoming. Its my second time at this hostel and definitely not the last. I'll come back for sure.
Response from the owner
Hey Jana! Lovely to hear you had such a nice stay at Nomads. We'll make sure to tell Andrea and Kim they are appreciated! Can't wait to see you around again,
Cheers
As a solo traveller, a very welcome place to stay. Made some nice friends and it’s a cool place. Loads of social events too and I booked a few trips with girls on reception which were super! I have been staying at Nomads for 2 nights now …
Response from the owner
Hey Rachel! Thank you so much for your amazing review, we appreciate that. So great that you enjoyed it, and we can't wait to have you back!
Cheers!
Best hostel I’ve stayed in whilst travelling Australia by a country mile!
Was meant to be here for 4 days and stayed 2weeks because of the amazing staff.
Honestly would 10/10 recommend staying here
Response from the owner
Hey Harry,
Thanks for staying with us. We are happy to hear that your stay with us was a good one!
Nomads Byron Bay
Great location, awesome facilities and clean rooms.
Definitely recommending to everyone.
Must stay at Nomads! …
Response from the owner
Hey Tyler! It's great to hear you enjoyed staying with us. Thank you so much for your amazing review! Jack is great, we agree. Happy to see you again soon,
Cheers
Had an amazing stay at Byron Bay Nomads. Massive thanks to Andrea! She was incredibly helpful and made the whole stay very easy and stress-free! Very social vibe and facilities were great. Would love to stay again.
Response from the owner
Hey James, thanks so much for letting us know you had a great time. We will be sure to let Andrea know how appreciated she is! Hope you had a safe trip x
Wake Up! Byron Bay
Do they offer or help with work?
Job boards are available at this hostel. They offer some general stuff like cleaning, driving shuttle bus etc. for accommodation.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 (02) 6685 7868
Address: 25 Childe St Byron Bay NSW 2481
Website: https://wakeup.com.au/byronbay/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wakeuphostels/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $83 AUD for a private room with twin beds bed
- $93 AUD for a private room with a double bed
- $27-30 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.5/5
- 4.5 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.3 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 2.6 Good for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 46 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 98% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.5/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 43 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 98% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.5/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- Shuttle Bus
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Free City Maps
- Washer/Dryer
- Bar/Cafe
Reviews:
Google: 4.8/5
Hotels.com: 9.3/10
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Expedia: 4.6/5
Agoda: 9.1/10
Hostelworld: 9.4/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I can't wait to go back! Far enough from the hub that it is peaceful at night and close enough that you can walk (if you don't want to use the free shuttle provided). Rooms are bright and airy, and the whole layout is lovely when your …
10/10 hands down the best hostel I’ve stayed at! The staff are lovely especially Gus, and everyone was so accommodating! They help us extend our stay every day (we stayed 5 days more than planned)! The beach is literally right out front of the hostel! Such a cool vibe and town ??????
Best hostel on my journey! Big, clean, modern! Great location right next to the beach and a free shuttle which brings you directly to town. Awesome vibe going on in the hostel!
My boyfriend and I stayed at Wake Up for 6 nights in a private room/shared bathroom. We were very pleased with all the services; super friendly and accommodating young staff, beach was only steps away, very clean bathroom and showers, …
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Free bike and surf board rental - just leave them your passport Free shuttle from/to the centre Cool design and location Staff really friendly.
-The only thing I didn't like was the hour for the pancakes, I think they should start to make them early, maybe from 8am.
Byron Bay Beach Hostel
Do they offer or help with work?
Job boards are available at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 66 858750
Address: 23 Lawson Street Byron Bay, NSW 2481, Australia
Website: https://www.byronbaybeachhostel.com/
Email: book@byronbaybeachhostel.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- $109-110 AUD for a private room with twin/double beds and public washroom
- $139-159 AUD for a fully private room with a double bed
- $39-45 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 56 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 75% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 50 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 88% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.7/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.5/10 score for security.
- 24 hour security
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Pool Table
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Free City Maps
- Washer/Dryer
- Bar/Cafe
Reviews:
Google: 4.2/5
Hotels.com: 8.2/10
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Expedia: 4.1/5
Hostelworld: 9.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
This was one of the nicest hostels I have ever stayed at. Everything from the staff, air con rooms, free meals, social atmosphere...all was so amazing! Getting to check in late after a long day of travelling, then heading straight to their …
+Walking distance from everything..
-They gave me room with dirty sheets. They moved us quickly at least..
+Really clean and comfortable. Great little rooftop bar which made it easy to meet people. Lots of activities on and free yoga! Great location, right in town..
Very Clean Hostel, like extremely clean. They have so many people keeping the place spotless. Some were literally cleaning the walls.
Rooms are clean and are cleaned on daily basis, beds have curtains. …
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Location is excellent so close to everything including the beach and dive shop, surrounded by restaurants cafe's and bars wit a great little place across the road for breakfast the bar at the hotel was great and serves pizza cheap great value and good off-street parking.
Aquarius Backpackers Resort
Do they offer or help with work?
Uncertain if this hostel provides work. Please contact them directly.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6685 7663
Address: 16 Lawson Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Website: https://www.aquariusbyronbay.com.au/
Email: info@aquarius-backpackers.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $100AUD for a private room with twin/double beds and public washroom
- $120-150 AUD for a fully private room with a double bed
- $23 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 30 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 70% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.4/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 56 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 68% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Free Dinner
- TV Lounge
- Pool Table/Arcade
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Free City Maps
- Washer/Dryer
- Bar/Cafe
Reviews:
Google: 4.2/5
Hotels.com: 7.6/10
Booking.com: 8.2/10
Expedia: 3.8/5
Agoda: 7.5/10
Hostelworld: 8.4/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Great evening entertainment Friendly staff I stayed in a private room which was clean and had a massive fan Close to supermarket and everything on local area.
+Free dinner! Very lively atmosphere, cheap drinks and cool rooftop bar. Good music.
-No aircon in the room, ridiculously hot. All top bunks had slanted roof above, making it impossible to sit up. …
+Very clean and big kitchen! I love that our room had a sink and it’s own bathroom. The staff was nice and this hostel had one of the best kitchens I ever went in hostels. We had free lunch, that was very delicious!.
-The room with it‘s bathroom was a bit old and not that clean. The mattress was very old and uncomfortable..
Most spacious rooms in any hostel I have stayed in during my time in Australia with each bed having a plug socket by the bed meaning you don’t have to fight over plug sockets in the room. Definitely worth calling them up directly to get …
- Booking.com Review (8/10)
A good standard hostel. Solid value for money. Free food in the evening is a nice touch and gets people mingling. A semi party hostel and if that is what you are in Byron for then this is the place to be.
Holiday Village Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
Uncertain if this hostel provides work. Please contact them directly.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6685 8888
Address: 116 Jonson Street Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Website: https://byronbaybackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $60-80 AUD for a private room with twin/double beds
- $23 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 26 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 65% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.2/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 45 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 69% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with a safe deposit box and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.8/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Free Bikes, surfboards, body boards
- TV room
- Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Washer/Dryer
- Bar/Cafe
Reviews:
Google: 4.0/5
Hotels.com: 7.6/10
Booking.com: 8.3/10
Expedia: 3.8/5
Agoda: 7.3/10
Hostelworld: 7.9/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Nice location, equipment good. Staff is awesome! Genuine attentive customer service :).
-Lack of dishes in kitchen. Available after deposit..
+Love the location and the amazing staff Marc, Jeffrey and Tim are such an Asset to the backpackers and can’t do enough for you. …
-Some things need updating like fans in rooms which definitely had their best days. I’m sure the team will take care of this.
+The kitchen is amazing.
-It is perfect. If you complain you’re not meant for traveling. It’s everything you need and more.
+We stayed in a private room, it was really clean and comfortable, the kitchen facilities were good. Showers and toilets also really clean. Great location and great communal area - nice and quiet after 10.30pm.
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Great staff, great people around. They have strict close hour by 10:30pm and you can have a good sleep even stay in a four people shared!.
-All good.
Byron Bay YHA
Do they offer or help with work?
No jobs available at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6685 8853
Address: 7 Carlyle St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/byron-bay-and-surrounds/byron-bay-yha-backpackers-hostel/
Email: byronbay@yha.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $48-58 AUD for a private room with twin/double beds
- $35-38 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.8 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 67 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 91% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 56 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 93% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Pool
- Washer/Dryer
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Hotels.com: 9.2/10
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Expedia: 4.6/5
Agoda: 8/10
Hostelworld: 9.2/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great rooms, great kitchen, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. The price was also great. 10 minutes walking from the beach. All in all a perfect place to stay and enjoy Byron Bay
+Great location and great facilities.
-Floor in our room needed a good vacuum and mop but other than that was very tidy!.
+Great location,very clean for a hostel.
-Its a hostel,i understand,but doors(not Jim Morrison )are stupidly loud as they are on closer ers &most traveller's are young,hence the unbearable noise it produces at night.
+Hostel was great - huge space, great facilities and always kept clean and tidy. Welcoming and happy staff made all the difference and always willing to help / offer advise. Great location and lovely pool..
-Bathrooms could've been a little cleaner, showers in particular could be very sandy and dirty on occasion but usually following peak times..
Very clean and modern accommodation, has just been renovated. The kitchen is big and provides enough space for everyone. And a big plus: the staff is constantly cleaning it, so it's never messy. The room was a premium shared with own bedroom, …
Cape Byron YHA
Do they offer or help with work?
Uncertain if this hostel provides work. Please contact them directly.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6685 8788
Address: Corner of Byron and Middleton Streets Byron Bay, NSW, 2481
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/byron-bay-and-surrounds/byron-bay-cape-byron/
Email: capebyron@yha.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $87-97 AUD for a private room with twin/double beds
- $28-30 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.8 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 29 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 69% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 37 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 81% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Communal Kitchen
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Pool
- Washer/Dryer
Reviews:
Google: 4.2/5
Hotels.com: 7.8/10
Booking.com: 8.7/10
Expedia: 3.9/5
Agoda: 8.9/10
Hostelworld: 8.7/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- there’s no A/C in the room, which you know when booking, and They don’t give you free towels, which you should expect. If you can look past these superficial, luxury problems you’ll enjoy your stay, because This YHA is clean, welcoming …
+Great staff, they can't do enough for you. Kitchen facilities are very good as well. Definitely booking here again if I come back to Byron..
+Nice atmosphere. Location was close to beach and shops, cafes, bars, restaurants etc..
-It can be quite loud so you just need to be prepared for that..
+Nice person at the reception, very available, and easy for a check-in very late. …
-Bad sound insulation so little bit noisy until 11.00pm but after very respectful. The parking is very small so just some parking spaces and only paid-parking in this area. 8-10minutes walk from first street where you can find free parking..
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Very friendly staff. Beautiful common areas. Comfortable rooms and beds. Cheap surfboards for hire. All perfect..
Working Hostels Near Wentworth
Mildura International Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
Yes this hostel helps you find work in the region. “We don't guarantee farm work will be available when you stay with us at Mildura International Backpackers but if you are an international visitor with a Working Holiday Visa or Work and Holiday Visa we try very hard to help you find a job.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 408 210 132
Address: 5 Cedar Ave Mildura VIC 3500
Website: http://www.mildurabackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.3/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.3 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.7 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 4/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.3/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.7/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- 2 Communal Kitchen
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Lounge Room with TV
- Washer/Dryer
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Hostelworld: 6/10
Below are 4 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Friendly staff. Owner is a gem. If you call in advance they will help backpackers get an hourly job and help with transport. Hostel isn't the cleanest or the newest but it's homely. If you're here for a while other backpackers are welcoming and friendly. Nice location short walk to town. My bunk bed was old but comfy.
I was sceptical of this place at first. Ive been to a working hostel before and have felt like a slave. This is one of those complete opposite of those times.
- Hostelworld Review (9.4/10)
I liked the Mildura Backpackers Hostel Conviently located to facilities and tourist attractions. Other fellow backpackers quite friendly.Heaters in all rooms and common lounge areas made it nice and warm. The Proprietor John picked me up from Mildura Station at my arrival time off the coach at 11: 30 pm .Awesome!!
- Hostelworld Review (8/10)
Just like a big house, everyone very friendly. The manager is very helpful. Limited plates and kitchen equipment. Mainly long term, working holidayers. All doing would stay there again
Mildura Central Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel will help you find farm work in the region.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 408 353 132
Address: 364 Deakin Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.4/5
- 4.5 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.5 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.8 Great for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 67% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Communal Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.2/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
By the comments I can say Toni (Mohammed) hasn't changed a bit. I did stay here about 2 years ago. In one of his other houses where he stores backpackers. 80 90% didn't get a job from his as promised. And the ones that did get a job was mostly cash in hand, didn't count towards rural work (88 days),etc ...
And even in these conditions he thought it was reasonable to raise the rent from $150 (which is ridiculous already) to $160, .
Answer to your comment below: I already had a job, just needed a place to stay which as written above wasn't worth its price. And just Sharing the experience of my back then housemates.
Response from the owner
u must be one of the 5% that are not happy
always agood reason if u didnt get a job
Amazing place... Friendly, kind staff and a lot of fun... jobs as well?
Tony does not play by the rules and he can’t blame Larry ... Tony has overcrowded rooms for greed and unclean kitchen, rats come around in the front room & cockroaches in the kitchen! He has no care for you stuff or safety and had breached the law of privacy one of many .. he feels like he can let him self in to all the rooms who knows if he has taken out anything. He does ask 24hour prior to entering I bought this up with him and he then tried to threatened me to say I was going the next day. At one point there was 20 people in one house and Tony was carrying out building with out permission at the same time, an inspection was carried out and they found out to many people were in the house so he pulled 10 bed out the house !!!! People how travelled to Melbourne for the weekend ended up with no were to go ! I’m Warning you not to go... the cars he offers to got to work with are unsafe and Tony carries out he’s own repairs.... he has refused to pay my deposit back .. This is the first step Tony just pay me the deposit
Response from the owner
u know that is not true and u were kicked out for sneaking ur un paying friend in
I stayed with Tony and i had a great time. If you’re good to him he’ll be good to you. He helped me out in lots of ways and I actually learnt some things. If you’re willing and committed he will get you some good work.
Quiet place, friendly staff, good price. The manager was really willing to help and I appreciate my time there a lot. Thank you
Sunraysia Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel will help you find farm work in the region. “Sunraysia Backpackers is Mildura's newest backpackers hostel. We work hard to find you work in the area”.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 477 660 196
Address: 441 Deakin Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia
Website: https://www.sunraysiabackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunraysiabackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.8/5
- 4.4 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.7 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.8 Great for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Communal Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Lounge
- Outdoor Pool
- BBQ
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.8/5
Below are 2 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I stayed for a month in this hostel. Rooms and facilities are good, the guys at reception (Dave and Kerry) are very nice and always willing to help you. Lindsay is always trying to get you working and very transparent with everything that happens in the hostel. I really enjoyed my stay in there. 100% recommended.
Cozy and quiet place to live and look for a farm jobs to complete your farming days for second year visa
Mildura Oasis Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps you find farm work in the region.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 407 344 251
Address: 230 Deakin Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisBackpackersMildura/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.9 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.7 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 85% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 18 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 56% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Communal Kitchen
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
Reviews:
Google: 2.1/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
A place you can call home!
Did my farm days in three months, and everyday was like staying in family! Big kitchen where you can cook and than have meal with friends all together! Pool to refresh you after work, close to supermarkets! Rooms are all different, I was in a 4 bed one and had the best time with my roomies! Eva and Vince are always there to help you finding cash in hand jobs and good paid farm jobs
Highly recommended, will come back next year as well!
Penny
Dispite reading many unfavourable reviews, oasis backpackers for me was one of the best experience that I've had in Australia! I met the most amazing people and made memories and friendships that I will cherish forever. I was so lucky to …
By definition the worst service i ve in my life. They promesse things and don't keep their words. Unrespectull /, wasting time / money and energy is the only thing i got with them. Thank you again to Eva!
Hector
Wouldn't stay here again. Owners rip you off and the work they had (in 2016) was terrible. Staff where so nice and couldn't do enough for you! Especially Karen but place was falling apart.
Bed bugs, mice in kitchens, mold and cockroaches everywhere. Massive scam
Red Cliffs Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps you find work in the region. “Our aim is to find travellers well-paying work with local farmers, in order to help them fund their future travels, and to assist in securing the 2nd Year Working Holiday Visa.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61422445184/ +61350242905
Address: 63 Indi Ave, Red Cliffs, Victoria 3496 Australia
Website: https://redcliffsbackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedCliffsBackpackers
Email: admin@redcliffsbackpackers.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- Weekly rent: $160
- Nightly rate if staying for less than a week: $32
- Nightly rate if staying for 8 nights or more: $27
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3/5
- 1.9 OK for proximity to things to do
- 3.7 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 2.8 Good for proximity to transit
- 3.6 Great for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Airport Shuttle
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
Reviews:
Google: 2.8/5
Below are 3 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Red cliff back packers is the worst place I’ve ever stayed.
The place is disgusting and not well kept. The owner/manager never cleans or gets cleaners in because he’s too cheap. The only time the place is properly …
I would not recommend red cliffs backpackers for the following reasons.
• If you dont have a job secured before getting to the hostel...good luck. half the people for the past 7 weeks had to find their own job due to the owner not …
Better than the average working hostel. Rocco, the owner and manager, won't lie about the work situation and will only tell you to come in when he's actually got a job that he thinks can suit you. Place quite clean, kitchen and coomon areas …
Sunset Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps you find farm work in the region.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 428 233 696
Address: 31 Lemon Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.0 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.6 Great for airport access
Reviews:
Google: 3/5
Below are 3 of the most recent reviews for this property.
In the heart of city 5 mins walk for pubs shopping and clubs, every where close and just b5 - 10 mins walk.
Work dried up at another hostel and Julie took me and my friend in, we start work Monday. It’s a good hostel a tiny bit of work could be done in the place . But other then that Julie is lovely and the people in the hostel are lovely, a lot of couples but that’s all good.
Nice place to live in on short time
spent a nice time there.
Sunset is a nice place
Working Hostels Near Griffith
Griffith Working Hostels
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps backpackers with regional farm work. “We do not guarantee work prior to your arrival, but we have a strong reputation of finding the right work placement once you are here. We work closely with many different employers and industries. Depending on the season, these include: tree nurseries, juice sheds, wineries, fruit and vegetable packing sheds, construction sites, irrigation installations, handy person work, bars and restaurants, gardening and general weekend work.”
Contact info: (There are two locations)
Phone: +61 423 852 134
Address (Original Backpackers): 112 Binya St, Griffith NSW 2680
Address (Shearers Quarters): 9 Scenic Dr, Griffith NSW 2680
Website: https://www.griffithworkinghostels.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.4 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 14 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 57% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Gym
- Outdoor Pool
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Pool
- Gym
- Basketball/Volleyball/Cricket
Reviews:
Google: 2.6/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
We spent 3 month in the Original Backpackers, finished our 88 days quickly, met nice people, made friends and nice experience. Thanks Cesar, Mike and the wonderful staff for the time!
It was a wonderful time in Griffith and in this Hostel. So many nice people s and staff members. And good experience what we earned here.
Cesar and Mike found myself and my girlfriend work within a week of staying at the hostel. Great place to complete your days and find work. People staying at the hostel were welcoming and friendly. Would recommend if you are trying to complete your days in Griffith.
My time at Original Backpackers was great. When you first arrive Cesar and Mike get you settled and start asking important questions in regards to your experience, as you're there to work and finish your farm days. I had a job within a few …
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 6 week and would recommend it to any other back packers. Especially those of you that need to complete your days for a 2nd visa. …
Citrus Grove
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps backpackers with regional farm work. “The Riverina is renowned for it's agriculture and attracts many working tourists every year. From January to March, the grape farms and wineries provide work during vintage. Other seasonal employment opportunities include working on citrus farms, driving the harvesters or trailers during wheat harvest (late October – December), picking almonds or stone fruit or general farm labour.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 0427 630 127 or +61 0434 401 777
Address: Farm 45, Thompson Road, Hanwood (near Griffith), NSW, Australia, 2680.
Website: http://www.citrusgrovehostel.com/
Email: msjollema@hotmail.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Daily rate: $20.00 per person
- 3 day rate: $50.00 per person
- $120.00 per person per week
- Rates for couples available on request.
Rooms/Facilities:
- 3 bedrooms with twin beds in each. Suitable for singles or couples.
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- BBQ
- Laundry Facilities
- Air conditioning
Reviews:
Google: 4.4/5
Below are 4 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Stayed for 5 weeks Jun-July 2019, perfect accommodation for backpackers! Own bedroom, clean and well maintained cottage, the farm is very picturesque. Merv and Rob are very lovely owners and so helpful. Place is kept warm in winter as there …
Best place with lovely people.
Love you guys.
Super place. Quiet, nice owner and 2 cool doggys
Lovely owner, good price and nice place to stay for backpackers.
Explorer Backpacker Hostel
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps backpackers with regional farm work. “We supply travelling workers to local employers in the area. We also work with local employment agencies to secure fruit picking and field work as well as processing work in wineries and packing sheds.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 (02) 6964 4638
Address: 72 - 76 Benerembah St Griffith NSW 2680
Website: http://www.explorershostel.com.au/
Email: info@explorershostel.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorershostel.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Prices vary with the size of the room,starting at $25 per day or $140 per week(AUD).
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.6 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.0 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 70% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- BBQ
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
Reviews:
Google: 3.9/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Nice and clean place. Bonnie is quite professional. Goes out of her way to help. In a quiet part of town. I'd recommend it to anyone.
I been there just for one night and It was great! The manager is really nice and everything is clean. The people living there are mostly seasonal workers, but not problem at all. I just couldn't catch the wifi.. That day was 45° in Griffith, and the aircon in the room worked great. Thank you!
Great manager, clean hostel, friendly guests
The staff Bonnie and Bonnie were really cool. We had a problem with work and Bonnie helped us sort this out and we started work the next day.
The hostel is very clean and and a great place to Stay and I am so happy to be here and have a job.
The staff is very proffesional. The caretaker will go out of her way to help You. She ia proffesional and commited. The hostel is awesome
Globe Backpackers Hostels
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps backpackers with regional farm work. “Please send us a copy of your CV, Passport and Visa details to globe2680@hotmail.com. We will contact you regarding any work that may be available.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61(02) 6962 3619 (outside Australia) 0499 090 496 (inside Australia)
Address: 26 Wayeela Street Griffith NSW 2680
Website: http://www.theglobebackpackersgriffith.com.au
Email: globe2680@hotmail.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Nightly Rate: $30 per night (*Minimum 3 night stay)
- Weekly Rate: $180 per week
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.2/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.4 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 78% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Airport Shuttle
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: 4.1/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great staff, very helpful with anything you needed , would highly reccomend this over any other hostel in Griffith
My boyfriend and I came here to do farm work stayed for 7 months couldn’t have chosen a better place to do it, the guys at the hostel found us work very quickly and were always happy to help with anything we needed!
The best hostel I have been to for farm work, everything is paid by the hour and you never wait more than a week for a long term job, definitely would do farm work here again.
I’ve seen first hand how hard Brian and Loretta work to get jobs for tenants and secure them their farm days. They genuinely care and if you respect them and their hostel, they will go above and beyond to help you. I’d recommend Globe to …
Great hostel to do your farm days, nice people, clean and comfortable flats and well paid jobs
Hillston Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps backpackers with regional farm work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 6967 2300
Address: 6 Grattan St, Hillston NSW 2675, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillstonbackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.0/5
- 3.6 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.1 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.9 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 71% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 70% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Backpackers there are amazing however bed bugs issue it still there. I'm was previously in shared 3 alone, although it was sort of good for privacy as the cabins are full, you won't be totally alone at night, if you get what i mean..so don't forget to check your beds everyday.
P.S, hostel isn't always the cheapest, walk and ask around, it's a small town. Good luck
Really lovely place! I stayed 5 weeks and met super cool people and had a lot of fun. The management is really nice to you and always try to find you work. Go get a cabin, the privacy and own bathroom is totally worth it. Besides Hillston is a small town with two pubs, so you can save money. Though with the right group of people you can still have epic partys! Can definitely recommend this place and hope to come back in June 2019!
Really good working hostel with a great manager. Try to get a cabine asap, the shareds are not really good for staying longer. You must also have a car cause trevor, the manager does not offer a lift or a hostel car. Had a good time there while working on an almond farm! Thanks Trevor!
Good accomodation and good price(180$ per Week)
Nice people too and they get you a job ?
Very friendly owners. Nice clean hostel. Good place for your farm work
Fruitshack
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel helps backpackers with regional farm work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 429 866 965
Address: Farm 312 Henry Lawson Drive, Leeton NSW 2705, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Farm/FRUITSHACK-16201073933/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Below are 4 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Wow so much fruit best to go on a sunny day , I didn't so it wasn't as good as it could have been but still a fun afternoon
Great place to do your farmwork if you just want to have a good time
Well I lived there for 8 months, best time of my life. Towards the end of my stay i looked after the backpackers and sent the most keen to the best jobs, Michael is a life long friend(the owner) also his wife (Debbie, an American former backpacker) and brother Pepe.Best experience of my life here and i'm gone 10yrs, if your willing to put in a days work this place is as much fun as you can have, if you lazy as i presume the poster above is go home. Love this place will be back ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you're planning on doing fruitpicking. Stay away, take any other location that isn't fruitshack. Let's start with the conditions: You're given a small, unhygienic, unclean rooms, with unclean and urine smelling beds. You'll want to use your pillows to cover the spots as you'll be given no cover or one that doesn't fit over the bed. Oh and don't let me forget you have to pay for air-conditioning.
And now the discounted accomodation, seems great but no. It's a lie. You only get a discount when you fruitpick oranges that's what you signed up for no? Well no discount for you, Micheal makes you do other jobs, so you'll have to spend time focusing on working off tonights stay rather than getting pay.
The worst thing, is no regard for happiness or current state. The only thing that seems to matter at the end of the day is the owner. Keep Micheal happy is littered across the site, seemingly the only thing that matters. Not you. You're simply seen as a machine.
Working Hostels Near Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains YHA
Do they offer or help with work?
No work at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4782 1416
Address: 207 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/blue-mountains/katoomba/
Email: bluemountains@yha.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $120-130 AUD for a private room with twin/double beds and public washroom
- $140-200 AUD for a fully private room with a double bed
- $37-47 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 5/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 1.9 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 86 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 95% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 76 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 97% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.4/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pool Table/Game Room
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.6/5
Hotels.com: 8.8/10
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Expedia: 4.4/5
Agoda: 8.8/10
Hostelworld: 9.1/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
+Staff were very friendly and the room was clean and tidy. Facilities were well maintained and functional. …
-Doors to each room close very loudly and this is easily heard when you're trying to sleep. Unfortunately, people entering and exiting their rooms kept me awake until very early in the morning..
+Very clean and it is very good equipped. Looks almost too classy for a hostel..
+The hostel had some great live music (part of a music festival that got cancelled). Staff always friendly, good kitchen facilities..
Staff were very friendly and the room was clean and tidy. Facilities were well maintained and functional. However, doors to each room close very loudly and this is easily heard when you're trying to sleep.
A great YHA and good for single travellers. Good location, modern but tired, large kitchen, lounge area, open fire, wifi, and great local information desk. Well maintained. Close to shops. The small hotels in the area offer better value if more than 1 person
Blue Mountains Backpacker
Do they offer or help with work?
If farms need workers, they call the hostel, but it's rare.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4782 9630
Address: 144 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780
Website: https://bluemountainsbackpackerhostel.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $75-150 AUD for a private room with twin/double beds
- $18-27 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 1.9 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 94 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 95% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 120 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 90% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for security.
- 24 hour electronic secure key card access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pool Table/Game Room
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.4/5
Hotels.com: 8.9/10
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Expedia: 4.4/5
Agoda: 8.5/10
Hostelworld: 9/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Friendly staff! And a very chill atmosphere. But my favourite part about this place was how spacious and clean the bathrooms and shareds were. The showers had a lot of room in them and a decent bench to put your stuff. The shareds were excellent!! Lots of room for luggage and to pack and unpack your stuff. Definitely recommend!
Response from the owner
Hi Sarah . Thanks kindly for your review , we will miss you we really hope your future travels are just as memorable as the time you spent with us and exploring the Magic of the Blue mountains.
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Great place to head out from to the Blue Mountains National Park.
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Very friendly staff and good common areas. Movie room was great!.
Great place. Staff are friendly & helpful. Large well organized kitchen. The mattress was the most comfortable I've ever had in a hostel!!
It could use some fresh paint in a few places, but everything was clean and well cared for. Great value. Definitely recommend it.
Response from the owner
Hi Jeff . your review is appreciated and we are extremely pleased we were able to meet with all your expectations whilst staying with us and enjoying the Blue Mountains . We hope to see you again when your next adventure brings you back to the Blue mountains.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Secure, big kitchen, very clean, friendly staff- and a very good discount on the tourist bus!.
The Flying Fox Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel offers general work in exchange for accommodation.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4782 4226
Address: 190 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780
Website: http://www.theflyingfox.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $78-90 AUD for a private room with double beds
- $30 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 1.9 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 92% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 26 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 96% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.7/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.4/10 score for security.
- 24 hour security
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.8/5
Booking.com: 9.1/10
Agoda: 9.5/10
Hostelworld: 9.4/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Ross, our host was amazingly hospitable, friendly and helpful! You could really tell he went above and beyond to ensure his guests were comfortable and had everything they needed, including full bellies! We enjoyed the common area and the company of our fellow guests as well! What diverse backgrounds we all have! Thanks for the great stay (even though it was extremely wet and rainy), we loved it!
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Great host. Good food. Lovely environment. Climbers spot..
-Pesto wasn’t kept for me =(.
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Ross, our host was amazingly hospitable, friendly and helpful! You could really tell he went above and beyond to ensure his guests were comfortable and had …
-We really did love everything about it!.
- Booking.com Review (6.7/10)
+I did think that it had a good bed.
-Too much noise at night playing the guitar why I was trying to sleep at midnight.
The Flying Fox is a must to stay Backpacker in Katoomba. Once you stay there you would never want to live. The beds are super comfortable and the place is super clean.
We loved spending every night in the living room where you get to chat and meet beautiful people. Breakfast is included in the price which is a bonus. We just want to say Thank you Ross for a fantastic welcoming we enjoy every second of our stay and we also plan to come back every year!
No.14 Local St
Do they offer or help with work?
Unsure if this hostel provides work, please contact them.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4782 7104
Address: 14 Lovel Street Katoomba, NSW 2780
Website: https://www.14lovelst.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/14LovelSt/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $28 AUD for shared room
- Contact for private room prices.
Is it clean?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Hostelworld: 9.7/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Hostelworld Review (10/10)
Our favourite place to stay in Australia! From the incredible staff to the beautiful and cozy atmosphere. No14 Lovel St is the perfect place to rest after a day of hiking or to just sit back and relax while enjoying the beauty of the Blue Mountains! We will be returning!!!
- Hostelworld Review (10/10)
An absolutely brilliant place - cosy and homey. Perfect for those who wants a quiet retreat.
- Hostelworld Review (10/10)
One of my favourite stays in Australia. Stayed in a private room. Wonderful fresh sheets, great facilities and a hear warming atmosphere.
- Hostelworld Review (10/10)
One of the best hostels I ever stayed in, as for the facilities, there was everything I would expect to need after a day of hiking. Kim, the manager, was extremely helpful and suggested tracks I could do given the amount of time I had and explained all details I needed to know. I appreciate many small details I could find in the hostel that show you the passion of the managers for the area they live in. Overall, it really felt like being at travelers' home compared to popular hostel chains..
- Hostelworld Review (9.7/10)
I loved my stay here! It was such a nice break from Sydney. If you reserve your own room it feels like a quaint cabin. I had a VERY hard time leaving my room. I just wanted to snuggle and read a book. I enjoyed the free coffee and cereal, although I wish they had more free breakfast items. The hostel is close to town/train station but a 45? minute walk to Echo Point/Three Sisters. It was rainy most of our stay but we still enjoyed it. I would stay again.
Working Hostels Near Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley YHA
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel has contacts with local farms. They help backpackers get farm work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4991 3278
Address: 100 Wine Country Drive Nulkaba, NSW, 2325
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/newcastle-surrounds/hunter-valley
Email: huntervalley@yha.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $80-200 AUD for a private room
- $30-40 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.9/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.6 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 3.8 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.9 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service,100% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for security.
- Key card access.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pool Table/Games Room
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.4/5
Booking.com: 8.9/10
Expedia: 4.3/5
Hostelworld: 10/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Thank you Nigel and family for your hospitality.
Here you have clean, comfortable, modern accommodation with excellent amenities including a spacious commercial grade kitchen and living dining area, outdoor BBQ and pizza kitchen, hammocks and a swimming pool, all for a fraction of the cost of other accommodations in the area. The location is second to none in the middle of the world class Hunter Valley wine region with vineyards at your doorstep.
Location is great for exploring wine country by car. The property is beautiful and well looked after with lots of common areas to hang out, eat and enjoy a bottle or 2 with friends. Beds are very comfy, the hostel has everything you could need and more. Great to see everything looking so green and lush after the rain too!
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Clean & quiet.
-I loved all of it!.
VERY CLEAN,& SO QUIET, FRIENDLY STAFF, CANT DO ENOUGH FOR YOU.AND PATIENT.
KITCHEN SO CLEAN "AMAZING"
LOVE GOING HERE. CLOSE TO ALL YOUR NEEDS. I RECOMMEND YOU TO COME HERE
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Great clean property close to wineries.
-Not ideal in high temperatures as no air con in room.
Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel has a job board. They offer normal jobs for accommodation.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4981 9422
Address: 2 Koala Pl, Boat Harbour NSW 2316, Australia
Website: http://melaleucabackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $100-120 AUD for a private room
- $35-45 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.6/5
- 4.0 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.1 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 4.2 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.9 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 86% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service,92% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Hostelworld: 9.6/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Located just a mile from One Mile Beach is this perfect place for backpackers to stay. Its located right within forest having wood cabins to stay which gives a perfect destination to relax. They have a common area with kitchen where you can …
Response from the owner
6 months ago
Thanks Kunal, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again soon, Safe Travels The Melaleuca Crew
We stayed here a couple of nights and they put on a reptile encounter show thing which was really cool, we got to hold some incredible critters and the staff were just so lovely and friendly. We also got to go sandboarding at the local area which was epic and we had a great pizza night here where we all just chilled and drank a few beers and ate pizza. This is a fantastic place in the more natural areas. I highly recommend staying here. When I find my pictures I will add them. Great place.
Such an incredible atmosphere and staff are so lovely, couldn't recommend strongly enough.
Response from the owner
6 months ago
Thanks Trev xoxo
The people are really nice! Good place
Response from the owner
2 months ago
Thank you Samantha safe travels Friend
Great place for it's value - fixed price too even when it was the weekend. About 4-5 minute walk to One Mile beach. So many things I loved about this place, great design, you felt more in the natural environment, the large communal share kitchen/lounge space, facilities were kept clean, Thursday evening reptile talks, and the space is shared with other native animals. I went solo camping, but spent the evenings meeting other people in the shared common space which was nice. They also provide free bikes to ride up to the local shops at Anna Bay. The owners were really sweet, easy going and responsive. If I'm ever passing the area again, I would definitely stop by here.
Backpackers Newcastle
Do they offer or help with work?
No work at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4969 3436
Address: 42 Denison St, Hamilton East NSW 2303
Website: http://backpackersnewcastle.com.au/
Email: info@backpackersnewcastle.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $95 AUD for a private room
- $40 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.8 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.0 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 21 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 71% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 36 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 81% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with a safety deposit box.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.9/10 score for security.
- 24/7 security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pool Table/Board Games
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.2/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Expedia: 4/5
Hotels.com: 8/10
Hostelworld: 8.8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great hostel. Showers are the best, kitchen is good, swimming pool and pool table are free. Social and fun. Owner/ employees are friendly and helpful. These guys know how to run a hostel and have just got this so right. 5 stars, can't wait to come back on my way back down the east coast!
A cosy yet spacious place with plenty of nooks and relaxation areas. The management are great, ensuring all areas are kept clean by hostel-goers and through regular cleaning by staff. Management also keep well on top of everything in general, with a friendly yet firm approach. I was looked after so well, with a real personal touch, and I deeply appreciate that, it made me feel like I was at home :)
The bathrooms are amazing: newly renovated and great hot showers, very clean, and plenty of hooks in the shower cubicles.
There is all day parking (which you can't get in the Newcastle city hostel), and the location is still close to shops / beaches / bars / plenty of other attractions.
You can tell a lot of love and care goes in to this place. I would highly recommend staying here.
- Booking.com Review (7.9/10)
+Staff was very lovely. Emma gave me great tips about Newcastle and around. Really appreciated.
-Toilets could be cleaner and better maintained. Rooms might need better ventilation..
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Had a good stay and good fun with the people there ! Super Good showers comfy bed! The staff is very nice and very helpful!.
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+Free pool table, nice pool and chill out area, good kitchen, nice rooms and comfortable beds.
-The reception was always closed but maybe it was because of corona.
Newcastle Beach YHA
Do they offer or help with work?
This hostel has job boards available. They offer normal jobs in exchange for accommodation.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 2 4925 3544
Address: 30 Pacific Street, Cnr King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/newcastle-surrounds/newcastle-beach/
Email: newcastle@yha.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $80-140 AUD for a private room
- $43 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.7 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 43 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 74% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 40 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 88% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pool Table/Games Room
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Booking.com: 8.7/10
Agoda: 8.5/10
Expedia: 4.1/5
Hotels.com: 8.4/10
Hostelworld: 8.8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (6.7/10)
+The location was excellent. A bit noisy in the dorms and others in dorm not locking door properly putting us at risk! …
-The toilet was smelling as not cleaned frequently enough. Danger for gastro.... need to have Glen 20 for hygiene provided. Toilet paper seem to be strewn about! The rug on beds need to be cleaned as not safe after others have slept in the bed..
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Location on the beach, staff were friendly, place was how we expected..
-Noth8ng.
As a solo traveler I must recommend this place.
Walking distance to the beaches, clean and tidy hostel, friendly staff (management and volunteers), free parking from 5 pm to 9 am (after you need to move your car a few blocks from the hostel to avoid parking tickets, the only thing I didn’t like from Newcastle, the PARKING).
If you’re a solo traveler I recommend you this hostel, they host games, fun events and dinners where you can easily introduce yourself to fellow backpackers and friendly long term locals (not weirdos as other hostels in Sydney and Melbourne) they can give you the best tips to explore Oz
Newcastle is the most underrated city in Australia, amazing landscapes, sports and fitness friendly, nightlife, if you love the sea, definitely is a must visit.
- Booking.com Review (7.1/10)
+Ease of use.
-Front desk unattended between 2-3pm .. (i arrived at 2:04pm.
It’s lovely place. Very friendly and helpful staffs. Atmosphere, location are also good. I Highly recommend here.
Working Hostels Near Stanthorpe
Backpackers of Queensland
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel works closely with local farms to help backpackers find work for their second year visa. “We work closely with selected local farms and will do our best to arrange work for our guests.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 429 810 998
Address: 80 High St, Stanthorpe QLD 4380, Australia
Website: https://backpackersofqueensland.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.3/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.3 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.7 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- TV Lounge
- Basketball Rim
- Table Tennis
- BBQ
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 1.9/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I did there my farmwork 3 years ago..... And realised quickly... That I have to leave and escape!!!!
It's a working hostel. Drink alcohol isn't allowed. The rooms are good, you share with 5 people more and the cleaner pass once a week. Spacious kitchen, you have to check what time isn't busy.
Terrible terrible!! The hostel is not worth the money. You pay $205 for rent and transport and you even pay for the transport when you don’t work. The cabins are not insulated and you have to pay to heat the room with a pants heater that only works for 5 hours at a time. It feels like a summer camp with kitchen curfews at 9pm, no WiFi and if you get in the managers’ bad books, you will get kicked out.
We were told work on the weekend was optional, so when we didn’t get up one Sunday the manager came in shouting and scolding us as though we were children and not adults. We were also told we couldn’t use our own transport as the farm didn’t allow it and that was false.
My friend who had previously worked in the hostel came to pick us up and was sat in the kitchen as he has a broken ankle. He was asked to immediately leave and was even escorted out of the building. All personable communication and chat is fake. They have very little respect for the workers and you’re treated as just a means to money.
I’ve made lots of friends and that is the only positive thing that came out of staying with Backpackers Queensland.
If you enjoy paying 200 dollars a week for a bed in a 6 person dorm.. with no wifi... then look no further!!!!
Michelle is one of the rudest people I have ever met. And if you are lucky enough to do your farm work in Stanthorpe make sure you don’t end up in this dump!!!!!
Much better hostels for a cheaper price are easily available in Stanthorpe!!
Also they enjoy giving the guests “Fines” which is basically just blackmail.
The operation that they run here is nothing short of criminality
DO NOT GO TO THIS HOSTEL.
Rent is 205$ a week, you stay in a 6 bed dorms in which you have to pay to have 6hours aircon. You don’t have Wi-fi unless you pay for it. The kitchen closes at 9pm and there’s no quiet room.
I got to work at snowman’s farm to pick apples, on a piece rate, and I only made 400$ in a week working 9 hours a day under a queensland sun picking the smallest apples you could find.
The owners of the backpack seem lovely when you get here and when you pay your rent but other than that, they’re the most despicable you could find only here to rip you off. Be careful!
Summit Backpackers Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel works closely with local farms to help backpackers find work for their second year visa. “We are a working hostel located in the fruit and vegetable farming area near Stanthorpe.
We help our guests to find work in the area, but you are responsible for finding a job. Contact us on 07 2683 2044”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4683 2044
Address: 283 Granite Belt Dr, Thulimbah QLD 4376, Australia
Website: https://www.summitbackpackers.com/
Email: info@summitbackpackers.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Twin/Double Room $80 per night
- 3 Bed Room $116
- 4 Bed Room $155
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 3.3 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.7 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- TV Lounge
- Basketball Rim
- Volleyball Court
- Pool Table
- Table Tennis
- BBQ
- Internet Cafe
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Really cool place to be when doing your farm work!
Big house to share and also a little cottage.
Places to chill & watch Netflix, good outside area that’s sheltered plus a huge garden for whatever you wanna do.. not to mention the huge communal kitchen/lounge/weekend party area.
Again a great place to make your farm work family.
Friendly owners, very clean and lovely people staying here :)
-Bright exit sign in the room making sleeping impossible ... kitchen was absolutely FIlTHY !!.
I was here for around 6months to complete my 88days and then some more. Great hostel. Ben and Penny really care about their guests. Couldn't have done it without them.
Fantastic vibe at the hostel too, everyone is super friendly and welcoming, like a massive family (about 60-70 people when full). Can't think of a better place to do your days or even just for a couple of months to save some money. My home from home!
It's such a lovely place!
I can highly recommend it to everyone who wants to complete their farm work while having lots of fun!
The owners are great, awesome people living here, big kitchen, rooms are nice, the rent is cheap and the jobs are good paid. I was here while Christmas time and it felt like home because of the atmosphere. They really want you to have a good time and that you are enjoying yourself.
Working Hostels Near Sunshine Coast
Caloundra Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Yes, this hostel does help with work. “We also help with Fruit-Picking for your Second Year Visa!!”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 5499 7655
Address: 84 Omrah Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
Website: http://www.caloundrabackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel for the best prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
- 3.9 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.6 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 14 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 50% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 18 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 78% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- TV Lounge
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Resume Printing
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Booking.com: 7.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (5/10)
-There was just an overall weird vibe in this place. Me and my friend didn’t feel particularly safe, especially as there was a door in our room that led to another room that was very very flimsily locked, anyone could have broken in! …
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+The staff are warm and welcoming, very friendly and very helpful.
So we planned to stay for two nights but left after the first. Bunk beds are super old and squeaky. You can feel the steel spring of the mattress and the window was headed to the entrance of the hostel where everybody smoked. Curfew was at 9:30 and we weren’t allowed to end our monopoly game in the “garden” and we were super quiet. This was ridiculous on a Friday. The common room looked like a messy student dorm and the bathrooms hadn’t any window so it was quite smelly and on top dirty. The two showers were full of razors, shampoo and other personal stuff from the people who stayed there. We didn’t like it at all!
At least the lady at the reception was very helpful and friendly.
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+Friendly and helpful staff, super clean with areas being cleaned a few times during the day, nice area outside to chill out and good location walking distance to the beach..
-Some of the bathroom facilities are out of order and could be fixed..
- Booking.com Review (6.2/10)
+having the room to ourselves. outside dining area.
-having the communal loungeroom in the kitchen area was off putting and too noisy.
Beach Hostel Mooloolaba
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Yes, this hostel does help with farm work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 5444 3399
Address: 75 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
Website: http://www.beachhostelmooloolaba.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.4 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.6 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 29 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 59% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 29 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 59% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- TV Lounge
- BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Free Breakfast
- Bike Rental
- Beach Access
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Booking.com: 7.5/10
Agoda: 7.2/10
Expedia: 3.2/5
Hotels.com: 6.4/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (8.3/10)
+The hostel is in a great location - easy walking distance to the beach and Mooloolaba esplanade and there’s a bus stop out the front for connections to the rest …
-Fly screens - so you can keep the windows open at night and not get carried away with bugs and some additional power points and lights/lamps for the room would …
- Booking.com Review (7.9/10)
+The manager I think her Name is Tracey? She is super helpful, friendly, and enthusiastic. She was excited to share with me all the things to do in the area and made me feel really welcome..
-Some of the backpackers working for the hostel were a bit loud and obnoxious.
- Booking.com Review (6.2/10)
+Great location, friendly staff.
-Took over half an hour stood there waiting to check in wasn’t great. No air con in rooms, few places in the area provide this at around the same cost..
- Booking.com Review (4.2/10)
+Nothing.
-They charge me twice for our stay and refused to refund my money.
That’s all the ventilation we had in a four bed room in the middle of the hot and humidity summer in QLD. They very strict about the rules but the guest service isn’t good at all. Rooms, toilets and common areas were so dirty. You can not be out your rooms after 9 pm! I have been travelling for the last 5 years around the world, and this is worse hostel ever, do not go!
Suncoast Backpackers Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Yes, this hostel will try to help you obtain farm work in the area.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 455 555 998
Address: 50 Parker St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
Website: http://suncoastbackpackerslodge.t83.net/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Dorm bed $23 AUD
- Double room $49 AUD
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.5/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.5 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- TV Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Free Bike Hire
- Beach Access
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Booking.com: 7.5/10
Agoda: 7.2/10
Expedia: 3.2/5
Hotels.com: 6.4/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
If you need to do your farm work, this is the best hostel on Sunshine Coast
If you are passing through this isn't the place to be! This is for longterm working holiday visas. Although it might be unappealing at first, it's a great place with great to spend a couple months. I luv Suncoast
Hi, i have been here for just week. Good to find farm jobs. Friendly peoples. Johnson is nice person and very much helpful.
A perfect place if you're a bum hippie surfer, otherwise avoid if possible
This place have many good job available, who want to work could come.
Noosa Heads YHA, Halse Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Job boards available to work at the hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 5447 3377
Address: 2 Halse Ln, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
Website: https://halselodge.com.au/
Email: backpackers@halselodge.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $51-53 AUD for shared room
- $111 AUD for a private room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 5/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.4 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.7 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 48 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 60% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.1/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 67 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 82% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.2/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- Communal Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Beach Access
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.1/5
Booking.com: 8.2/10
Agoda: 9.2/10
Hostelworld: 8.2/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
A fine place to stay with a lot of facilities like laundry, kitchen, bar and restaurant. But the room had wood bars over the door, so you couldn't really have the light on without any mosquitos entering the room. The supermarket was also place 1,2 km away which was pretty annoying. Otherwise a lovely place to stay
Best hostel ever! Perfect location, very quiet and clean. 5 minutes away by walk from the beach and the Noosa NP and 15 minutes away from the supermarket.
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+It’s such a lovely location and it fits into Noosa Heads perfectly. It’s idyllic and romantic, and yet close to the Hastings street which is basically a few steps away as is the beach. The national park is around the corner and also all the healthy foods. Will definitely come back next year!.
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Incredible home away from home, in the thick of the rainforest but also right near the cafes and beach.
-nothing.
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Great location and very quiet hostel. Very clean as well..
-Nothing.
Dolphins Beach House
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No work available at or near this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 5447 2100
Address: 14-16 Duke St, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567, Australia
Website: https://dolphinsbeachhouse.com/
Email: info@dolphinsbeachhouse.com.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- $80-90 AUD for a private room
- $30 AUD for shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
- 4.1 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.3 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.9 Great for airport access
Is it clean?
- 27 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 63% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.7/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 31 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 65% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 7.8/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with a safety deposit box and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.2/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Female only shareds
- Private rooms
- Communal Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.8/5
Booking.com: 7.4/10
Agoda: 6.7/10
Hostelworld: 7.5/10
Expedia: 4.1/5
Hotels.com: 8.2/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
My stay in Paradise!
I stayed in Dolphins for 3 weeks, I can only say that the facilities are in very good condition and each one of the people who work there is friendlier than the previous one, always available to help you: Anna, Emma, Estelle, Andi, Curtis, Daniel...
The location is perfect, just in front of the wonderful Sunshine Beach, perfect place to surf or do one of the different routes! the atmosphere is incredible, we were like a big family and met incredible people who I can call friends.
At the hostel you can watch movies, do a workout, lie in a hammock and read a book, practice yoga, rent a surfboard or even play ping-pong!
If you are looking for a small home in paradise you should definitely stay here! I hope to return very soon.
Best hostel in QLD. Located 2 min walk from beautiful sunshine beach. Very friendly and kind staff who helped me every time. The place itself is very clean and backpackers-friendly with chill- beach kind of vibes. I highly recommend to go there and have the best time .
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+It was the best hostel I stayed in during my stay in aus . The owners and staff couldn't do enough for you and the location was great only a 2/3 minute walk to the beach ... Highly recommended ?.
Great place to stay.
All the hostel including the commun areas, kitchens, bathroom and rooms where very clean.
Has a great location; close to the beach, national park, shops.
They offer great facilities like a shuttle bus to the main beach or main city, surf classes, etc.
But the best part is Curtis who makes people experience outstanding with his great energy floating around ! Thank you.
This hostel was very cozy. Designed in a way to mingle with all guests there. There was entertainment (Board games, table tennis, free boards). Their bathroom is a single one with a shower in it for two rooms, so more private than lockers which is great. They are very reasonable with their guests too. Enjoyed my stay there.
Working Hostels Near Childers
Childers Eco Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. “To enquire about or apply for harvest, farm and fruit picking work that qualifies for the second or third year Working Holiday Visa, read the FARM WORK information page, fill in the form below and email to info@childersecolodge.com.au. If we have positions available we will contact you. We offer an honest work placement service and will not offer you a job unless there is one available. (If you can't fill in the form just put the information in an email).”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 428 909 681
Address: 237 Stocks Rd, Apple Tree Creek QLD 4660, Australia
Website: https://childersecolodge.com.au/
Email: info@childersecolodge.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildersEcolodge/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 2.7/5
- 3.3 Good for proximity to things to do
- 2.8 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.8 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 86% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Gym
- Ping Pong Table/Pool Table
- Volleyball/Football Area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- BBQ
Reviews:
Google: 4.9/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Beautiful place, everything well organized and clean. Loved the dogs and the surroundings.
Good place to be for doing your farm work!
Excellent place to do the farm work! I was working during one and a half month, I met wonderful people and enjoyed a lot the time there. It is a beautiful hostel equipments with everything, a comfortable kitchen, game room, cinema, a gym and a place for drink and listen music. Rhys and Vanessa are very nice people and always worried about the farm work. On Christmas they prepared a barbiecue for everyone and we spended the day in the beach with their family and Jeannie (a beautiful and funny woman). I definitely recommend this place for farm work!
We had heard horror stories about farm work in Australia, but completing our days the Eco-Lodge was a wonderful experience. Rhys and Vanessa have traveled themselves and aren't out to rip off backpackers - while in high season everyone at the hostel were working hourly wage jobs, and in the low season Rhys will warn you if he only has lower paid piece rate jobs available.
Not only that, the Lodge is a beautiful hostel in itself; it's been equipped with great additions like a cinema room, a games room, a gym etc, and while we were there Rhys was working hard on reinvesting money into building a new outside area with beer fridges!
The Eco-Lodge is a passion project, and is a great place to be. Extra shout to Jeannie too - if you are lucky enough to live here you will meet a true inspiration to all of us!!
This hostel is one of the better ones to complete your 88 days. The owner (Rhys) makes sure you get a decent job and the facilities around the hostel are great too. The easygoing vibe in combination with the surrounding nature makes it a peaceful place. Definitely worth to recommend this hostel!
Best place to do your farm work HANDS DOWN!!
Not sure where to start... …
Response from the owner
Hi Charlotte, thanks for taking the time to review, we wish you all the best in the future. If you want a 3rd year, you know where to call. Cheers Eco Lodge family
Farmgate Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. “We are currently seeking eager and willing workers to register their interest online. We will notify successful applicants about work and accommodation as soon as it becomes available.” All applicants need to do is register online at www.farmgatebackpackers.com.au.
Contact info:
Address: 28965 Bruce Hwy, Childers QLD 4660, Australia
Website: https://www.farmgatebackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farmgatebackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Weekly rates range between $190 to $215.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 2.9/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 3.2 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.8 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 71% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 19 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 58% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Communal Kitchen
- Outdoor Pool
- BBQ
Reviews:
Google: 3.2/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great place. The staff is very friendly and know to listen about your needs. However, you can not know if you will have a full time job during your stay. It does not depend of the staff but of the farms, their availability and the weather. Some people might be lucky, some not. But the staff tries to give you the best as they can. The infrastructures, as toilets, or the sport place are a bit old, don't be too demanding.
About me, I staid in farmgate for seven weeks and worked during five of them, that was not too bad. It is easy to save money, considering that you have no place to spend it in Childers, except the pub ? the rent is not too expensive, I advice you to sleep by your own, as in a van ($170/w)
Anyway, the place is very friendly, you can meet very nice people :)
I've been at Farmgate for 5 months, definitely not the place to make money, Most of the time I always worked piece rating, only being able to pay rent and food, while some people were always being helped with hourly paid jobs.
I never complained, always paid on time, always been nice and patience, but the best jobs have always been given to others and not to me :)
The staff works hard to always find you a new job, (I have to be honest).
The cabins and the resort in general are ok. Recommended if you are in a hurry to complete the 88 days, not recommended if you want to make money. This is my personal experience. I was able to complete my 88 days, but I went away completely broke.
P. S.
Luis has always been kind and has always tried to help me.
I stayed at farmgate for 3 months and I had a great time and I was able to save up a lot of money. I had my first job only 2 days after I arrived and had work throughout the whole time. The place itself is really nice with the pool, the quiet town nearly and fun people in the cabins around you. I definetly experienced that people had to wait for a jobs sometimes or that they got bad jobs (happens in every working hostel), but I personally never had any trouble with that throughout the whole season. For me it was the perfect place to do my farmwork.
I've been in this working hostel for about a month and a half. After 10 days of collecting mandarins with the pay that changed every day, I was moved to packaging where I was hourly paid but after a while I'm been fired for no reason and I lost half of my bond. A "private guard" of the campsite made it so that after 9.30 PM no one made any kind of noise and sometimes a curfew was applied to the common kitchen that was closed. The water from the showers in the upper part of the campsite was always cold, so 50% of the people who lived in the campsite could not take a hot shower after a day's work.
Response from the owner
6 months ago
Thanks for the five-star rating. We really appreciate the support. Wish you all the best
Friendly staff. Started work straight away. Basic accomodation but enjoyed it!
Working Hostels Near Bundaberg
Dingo Blue Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. “Situated in the heart of Bundaberg Dingo Blue Backpackers provides year-round farm work and second year Working holiday visa extension assistance for backpackers.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 07 4152 0100
Address: 2 Locations
(Dingo One) 11 Burrum Street, Bundaberg
(Dingo Base) 46 Quay Street, Bundaberg
Website: https://www.dingobluebackpackers.com/
Email: info@dingobluebackpackers.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 78% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Communal Kitchen
- Outdoor Pool
- BBQ
Reviews:
Google: (Dingo One) 3.2/5
(Dingo Base) 2.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Google Review (5/5) (Dingo Base)
Dingo Base was my very first hostel experience, and I’m glad it was.
I was there for two months, and I couldn’t have had a better time.
I know from other people I met in Bundy, and two nights I spent at another hostel, that Dingo’s is by far the best in town.
Any mess or untidiness is down to the guests, not the hostel. It’s always being cleaned; Amanda does a phenomenal job.
The staff make you feel welcome and do their best to get you work. A lot of ‘getting work’ is weather dependant, so it’s not the hostels fault when you can’t work.
I met friends for life at Dingo Base, created memories and had the time of my life.
David, Wanda, Courtney, Sam, Storm, Beau, Taylor and everyone else that works at Dingo go above and beyond to help you out and make you feel like family.
There’s a great bar and swimming pool which is a huge bonus, and a nice way to relax after a long day on the farm!
It gets busy at a weekend and you can have a chilled night or a Raging Party.
I was genuinely gutted when I had to leave, so much so that I went back for two nights during some travelling of the East Coast.
The shopping centre is a 10 minute walk from the front door, there’s plenty of gyms nearby and the pub ‘The Spotted Dog’ which is literally round the corner do great food and has a good atmosphere.
There’s washing facilities in the back and a basic gym, which has enough to get a good workout in.
Apart from travelling, this was the best part of my Australian experience.
- Google Review (5/5) (Dingo Base)
Cracking place, good price for drinks and the pool is free to use. Great atmosphere. I just wish they'd fix the racing games
- Google Review (1/5) (Dingo One)
When you try call you NEVER get an answer , I emailed and called for weeks before arriving and never once got an answer back just a generated email. As I was under pressure to get farm work I paid two deposits of $100 to then be emailed afew days later ( as we were traveling up to DingoBlue) to say that they were full and no beds/work for us for afew weeks.
Honestly it’s not worth the stress
- Google Review (1/5) (Dingo One)
We weren't happy at all. But up to you to make your own judgement. Key access was taken away even though rent was paid. What management makes you jump a fence to get into your room.
- Google Review (1/5) (Dingo One)
Expensive accomodation, bad contract jobs for abusive farmers
Bigfoot Backpackers Bundaberg
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. According to one of the hostel’s google reviews “There is always a farm for you to work at, personally I have managed to save alot of money here.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4335 4414
Address: 66 Targo St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigfootbundaberg
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 67% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 18 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 78% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The staff here are so friendly! They treat everyone with respect and do their best to keep the hostel clean! There is always a farm for you to work at, personally I have managed to save alot of money here.
There is so much to do outside of the hostel too, it's in the middle of bundaberg centre so there are pubs, restaurants, a mall, a swimming pool, an entertainment centre, every other shop you need. There's always something to do, I've been here for over 6 months doing my farm work and haven't even thought about going anywhere else.
Response from the owner
Thank you for your lovely review Ryan. We are also happy that you have had great experience from out hostel. If you have anything that you can feedback us to make our hostel improved, we are pleasure to listen! wish you the best luck for your life in Australia.
I urge all backpackers to avoid this place. You'll pay way too much of your money for a horrible room and an underpaid job. I did the zucchini picking: payment was miserable, not even enough to cover my room rent, and the picking was really …
Response from the owner
Hello Melako Laksa. Although we couldn't find your name on our record, we apologize for your bad experience of our hostel. Many other backpackers of our hostel work hard and also save money while having fun and enjoying their stay. It is unfortunate that you didn't have that experience from our hostel. We wish you the best luck for your adventure.
I have been living at many bad hostels around the world but this is honestly the worst hostel I've lived in. Everything is dirty, its no toilet paper or soap in the bathrooms. The bedrooms have no windows, the aircon just working 6 hours /day so the rooms are like saunas and smells really bad.
When it comes to the work part its honestly slavery, we earned 10 dollar/day because it was nothing to pick. And the salary was over 1 month late and I called the staff over 10 times before they paid my salary.
So as an conclusion, even if you are a broke backpacker like me, don't go there, prison would even be better!!
The place is not very clean and I think they can give definitely more fore the money they earn. But you can find there fast work. A big problem is that you can kicked out because of small mistakes like a can of beer in you bag. And you are fired from your job when you was one time to late. The comfort ist not enough for the price per week and much to high when you know that the hostel earn money with every hour you work there!
I’ve been travelling and living on hostels for the past 4 months, and this is the worst place I’ve been to.
Extremely dirty, disgusting claustrophobic rooms/prison cells (actually prison probably has higher standards). You don’t get a pillow or bedsheets. The rooms has no windows and no ventilation, the only source of fresh air was the aircon, that runs between 6pm-00.
And it doesn’t end there, I also did some farm work, the pay was ridiculously low and I waited a month over my payday to get my salary and deposit back. I called the unprofessional staff over 10 times during that period but they “couldn’t” help me and I just had to wait.
As a summary:
Don’t go to this place, there’s plenty of other options, I’ve nothing positive to say about it.
City Centre Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4191 9818
Address: 216 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityCentreBackpackersBundaberg/?rf=217165071647189
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 71% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 14 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 64% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The hostel is always willing to help out and be lenient towards your situation. Be respectful towards the staff and you will have no issues with them. They will always provide you with work, if there is work. Not the cleanest hostel, but by far the cleanest hostel in bundy. Really enjoyed my time here!!
Had the best time here in City Centre! Made a lot of good friends and had really nice jobs. A lot of options to socialize with friends (common area, outside area and park nearby) Michael and Thimo (managers) are very friendly, helpful and good to have a laugh with! I am leaving for a holiday but I will be back for sure, see you in April :)
Fun atmosphere, clean rooms, open space and a lovely outside area; City Centre saved me for my last two weeks and gave me a job after Federal kicked me off mine because I had almost finished my days. Very grateful and happy for the place to have been part of my Bundy experience.
Awesome food and the friendliest staff. Had breakfast there this morning. Definitely my favourite brekie in Bundy..
Me and my boyfriend done our 88 days here. It’s not the best place but is ok, the other backpackers are really friendly and you can make friends for sure.
Try to not go in the summer because there are to many bed bugs.
Also the manager, Michael, is really rude and he is not gonna help you if you need anything, he just don’t care, but there is another guy who works in the hostel as well, Thimo, he is really nice and he always going to try to help if he can.
Federal Backpackers Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4153 3711
Address: 221 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/federalbackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 86% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 50% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Airport Shuttle
Reviews:
Google: 3.3/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
If you go here order in bulk because once you're served that's it, shutters down and you have to wait well over an hour just for another drink unless u walk in the kitchen area and shout for someone to serve you, even then, expect to wait a lengthy time. Miserable attitude from some staff but I can't bring down the others who made it an ok place to hang out. I'd put it down to poor management from what I could see.
Stayed here in 1995. Worked in tomatoes farm. Can’t believe it’s still here. Lots of backpackers looking for work and working. The hostel was not clean and not so good. 5 stars is only for the memories and that it’s still there. I recommend people go to other place for work, not bundaberg.
Great place. Not racist
I have been staying there for a month and I got a job right after I arrived. It was really nice for staying.
The receptionists are friendly and care about people there. You can say it's better than other two of working hostel (city center & tomato hostel )where I was staying.
Kitchen is alright a bit small and stressful if you are cooking with 50 people together.
The dorm room which i was staying was nice.
since being at the hostel. the only time I have been out of work is by choice. it really is the place to turn up and do your 88days. why? each day the staff talk to you about how your day was, they clearly communicate with you if you want …
East Bundy Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. “We are continually growing our network of farms, packing sheds, nurseries, and general labouring work, which will contribute to your 88 days required to attain your second year (type 417 & type 462) visa. Types of work include planting, picking, packing, pruning, weeding, working on harvesters, and working in hot houses.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4154 3700
Address: 20 Princess St, Bundaberg East QLD 4670, Australia
Website: https://eastbundybackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastBundyBackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.4/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 3.3 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 2.8 Good for proximity to transit
- 3.2 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 8 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 75% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Dorm Style Rooms
- Private Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Work Shuttle
- Pool
- BBQ
Reviews:
Google: 3.7/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The team at East Bundy are such a caring group of people. There are rules - yes, but only to make sure everyone are comfortable and work-ready in the morning. I've recommended this place to others seeking farm work, and will continue to do so
Completed all my farming days with no problems. Christine, Jo, Jonna and Brian were fantastic hosts and sorted everything. All the staff are wonderful, friendly and super helpful. The hostel was very clean and affordable and cars are provided for work. Great experience and had a fantastic time! Thanks EBB x
Beware of this hostel. The owner Christine is an absolute nightmare, she clearly has bipolar disorder. I was then put on a cucumber farm, which other than one of the bosses literally bullying me was great but then after 2 weeks was told I’d be cut town to 3 days a week because despite me being a very fast worker they had hired new locals and prioritised then over Backpackers (thats the exact words they used), literally had my name crossed off the list and replaced by the boss who’d bullied me. I had seen the owner of the hostel in the past kick people out and give them 20 minutes to leave, get mad at people for asking for more hours after only getting 19 a week and fire people from their farms because they told her a week in advance they wanted to leave before their 3 months. She’s literally kicked people out for being too loud after 10. Anyway she saw me packing up and I told her the situation and that I was leaving the night with friends and had just found out 20 minutes earlier that I was leaving and she proceeded to yell at me and tell me I had 30 minutes to get out, which I didn’t get my deposit or the rent I’d paid back. The people staying there hate her, the people working there hate her, I mean this place is hell on earth. They may say they have work but they won’t tell you that half the people get fired from the main farm they put people on within their first day which leave 12 people currently on standby list waiting for work, and that’s even after 10 people have left because they have no work. Don’t come to Bundy especially not this Backpackers, this was the worst month in all my travels. I know like the others people who have posted negative reviews Christine will try to discredit me, don’t listen to her, I actually stayed there during the month of January, locker 71 room 9. This place is hell.
I had the funniest time at East Bundy Backpacker! Lived with over 100 people but the hostel makes it feel like it's less people because of all the good common areas.
The manager and the staff are serious and it's a good hostel to stay at if you want to make sure that you will complete your farm days.
Loved staying at this hostel. Completed all my farming days with no problems. Christine and Jo were fantastic hosts and sorted everything. The hostel was very clean and affordable and cars are provided for work. Great experience and had a fantastic time
Thanks EBB x
Grand Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. “The Grand Bundaberg Hotel is centrally located to numerous rural work opportunities.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4151 0003
Address: 87/89 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
Website: https://www.grandbundaberg.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandbundaberghostel/
How much does this hostel cost?
- 'Working' beds at $175/week and 'Accommodation Only' beds at $95/week.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Bar
- Restaurant
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Best location in bundy! Clubs pubs and McDonald’s all outside your door! Free Wifi was great, Melissa was always there to help with anything we needed. Rent is cheap and I even got a
Private room for my last few weeks for the same price!
Apparently, they gives you a drink to get a better review on Google. Well, I guess I do not deserve a drink anymore so.
No work here, move on as quickly as possible.
Do not go here for work or stay over! The hostel is bed bug ridden, with very little being done about it. The kitchen is disgusting - frustrating that people can't clean up after themselves but there is no actual cleaner there to clean it either. There is no work, we were promised 13 weeks work, there never was 13 weeks work just 2 weeks but they kept insisting there would be more work in order to keep us there paying the $180 a week. Alot of the backpackers there had been there for well over 6 months getting their visa days that should've been done in 13 weeks because they were getting work 1 or 2 days a week and then in debt for paying for accommodation. We had two convicts who had just been released from prison staying there, one was a diagnosed schizophrenic who hid the knives in his room! The only thing I have to thank the Grand for is the 9 days towards my 88 days and the few cracking people I met there! If you're looking for visa days go direct to farm if you can and avoid working hostels.
We lived at the hostel for 3 months to do farm work. Melissa and Nicole are fantastic managers! The hostel is really social and we were encouraged to make the it feel like our home. A great location being close to amenities, bars and clubs. Bundaberg is a good place for consistent work, you may need to wait a little longer to get on an hourly paid job, but you get reduced rent when not working. Remember, it's the staff and other guests that make the experience!
This is the worst/dirtiest/ lying hostel I've ever been too. My girlfriend and I were told there is tons of work and we needed to get there as soon as possible. We paid for a week and all other fees they made us pay. No work all week. They told us there was no work and they wouldn't give us an money back. We met people that have been there waiting for work for multiple weeks with no money left. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!!!!! They will screw you over.
Cherri Backpackers Hostel Pty Ltd
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 (07) 4151 4112
Address: 8 Maryborough St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cherri-Backpackers-Hostel/217084658625325
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel for prices.
North Bundaberg Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa. “Work is arranged all year around. Transport is FREE to and from work. We do our best to get everyone good jobs.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4151 2463
Address: 12 Queen St, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia
Website: http://www.northbundybackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northbundybackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.9 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 2.9 Good for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 15 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 60% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 15 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 53% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Work Shuttle
- Outdoor Pool
Beach Access
Reviews:
Google: 2.8/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
No working hostel is up to the same standards as the ones you have on holiday. North bundy has the most communal layout compared to other hostels which includes everyone and makes it really easy to meet the other backpackers. Hourly jobs can be scarce but try and sort your own and they will provide transport to and fro no problem ?
There’s a ‘gym’, four kettles and an empty pool, it’s essentially the ritz.
P.S be nice to Steve or you’ll be dust
After searching here and there across adelaide, i finally came across this one and thought to give it a try. The place was worth every penny and we enjoyed our time here. Would love to recommend to anyone looking for reasonable and a calmer stay in the area
Okay so this was my nearest place Solo trip of this year! Loved the quite and nice place, environment. Kudos to the friendly and coperative management! Love the food and the sporting area. Enjoyed my trip overall. Restrooms can be a bit better. Would strongly recommend! Cheers team.
My third visit to this place. Looks a bit improved than before. So calm and nice embience. Managed to get a part time job there. Staff was also friendly and helpful as usual. Thanks for everything! :)
I really enjoyed my time here. The best thing about North Bundy Backpackers is the environment and people you get in touch with here. I was recommended by my friend and it was worth it. Firstly i was hesitant bec of some of the bad reviews i saw here but most of them does not look to be legitimate now after i realized the reality by myself being here. Highly recommended!
Tomato Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 477 411 992
Address: 112 George St, Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia
Website: https://www.tomatobackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tomatobackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.4 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.4 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 20 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 60% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 14 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 64% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry facilities
- Work Shuttle
- Fitness Area
Reviews:
Google: 3.1/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I was at this hostel for a year. Although the rent was high, But I had work every day so I could save money a lot. And last year it was too dirty, this year many cleaners so I am happy about that.
The people from different countries lived, I was able to exchange cultures and made awesome friends in this hostel. I am very sad to leave now
I'm glad I chose this hostel. Because I always got an hourly pay job, and I got a paycheck and a pay slip without delay. It was easy to get a second visa and the friends I met here were the best. I think the management has definitely improved over the year as well.
Staying here for 4 months, I have got some nice hourly pay jobs. Finished my 88 days with joy and nice working experience. Very convenient position to buy anything. Recommended to everyone.
Really happy with this hostel, I stay since January 2019 and always have good hourly work. Managers is nice and any problems they fix for me. I get many payslips and money so my 2nd visa was easy to get. I recommend always
Tomato Backpackers is a great opportunity to get the sign off for you 2nd working holiday visa. Its a great environment with great people and good work. ALL jobs are hourly paid which is rare in other hostels here in town. I recommend this hostel because of the jobs, the good managment and the great location.
Robertson Farmhouse at Bargara
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area for your second year visa.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 478 015 724
Address: 98 Hughes Rd, Bargara QLD 4670, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertsonfarmhousebargara
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.2/5
- 4.1 Great for proximity to things to do
- 2.9 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 2.7 Good for proximity to transit
- 3.0 Good for airport access
Bunk Inn Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Please contact the hostel directly to find out if they offer work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 457 406 977
Address: 25 Barolin St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
Website: https://www.bunkinnhostel.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $30-35 AUD for a shared room accommodation.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 21 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 76% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.1/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 34 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 97% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for its staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.3/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry facilities
- Work Shuttle
- Pool Table
Reviews:
Google: 4.6/5
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Agoda: 9.3/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Kyle was a great. My stay could not of been any better..
-N/A.
Had a really good time at the Bunk Inn. The staff always offered a helping hand, when you had to go anywhere, which was really nice. In general, the vibe was perfect, and you can't complain about rooms at all. There's room for your bags and the cleanliness was top dollar ?
Definitely recommend it!
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Owner and two lads helping him out are class, if you want a chilled out hostel that keeps the standards up go here..
- Booking.com Review (7.1/10)
+The hostel was generally clean however the air circulation in the mixed 5-bed dorm I stayed in was pretty bad and there was a strong smell in the room. There was free on street as well as behind the hostel parking which was convenient..
-The bad air circulation and smell in the room.
Less than a week ago they had bed bugs and took absolutely zero responsibility for it. They handling the situation rather poorly and even brought our German friends' race into the matter. They chauffeured us around a bit though which was cool. Maybe out of guilt lol
Working Hostels Near Yeppoon
Yeppoon Beach House
Do they offer or help with finding work?
There are job boards at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4910 5264
Address: 58 Farnborough Rd, Yeppoon QLD 4703, Australia
Website: https://www.yeppoonbeachhouse.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yeppoonbeachhouse/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $33 AUD for a shared room accommodation.
- $85 AUD for a private accommodation.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
- 4.3 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.8 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 2.8 Good for proximity to transit
- 3.3 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 100% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for its staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with a safety deposit box and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- BBQ
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 9.4/10
Agoda: 9.9/10
Hotels.com: 9.4/10
Expedia: 4.7/5
Hostelworld: 9.9/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Although I already left this place weeks ago, I think of it fondly when I compare it to other backpacker accommodations. I simply loved all of the places you could sit by yourself to read or relax and the host James was ever helpful and kind. The location, next to a big quiet beach, is a plus. If you're looking for a cosy experience that reminds you of home, look no further.
- Booking.com Review (8.8/10)
+Nice laid back place Lots.of showers and toilets.
-Room was small with no TV It not the most private place.
I’ve stayed here a couple times and it’s always a great experience! Two full kitchens, aircon, cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever seen in a hostel and the people who run it are the nicest.
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Friendly atmosphere comfortable to stay..., manager is very helpful he gave us lift to ferry port..
-None.
- Booking.com Review (7.5/10)
+Nice place, friendly many young people.
Rockhampton Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
There are job boards at this hostel, but they don’t help with fruit picking.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4927 5288
Address: 60 MacFarlane St, Rockhampton QLD 4701, Australia
Website: http://www.rockhamptonbackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yeppoonbeachhouse/
Email: rockhamptonyha@westnet.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- From $25.00 AUD per person multi-share
- From $50.00 AUD per double/twin room
- From $68.00 AUD per double/twin ensuite room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.6/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.7 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.1 Great for proximity to transit
- 4.8 Excellent for airport access
Is it clean?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for its staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- BBQ
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming Pool
Reviews:
Google: 4/5
Booking.com: 7.9/10
Hostelworld: 7.9/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (7.5/10)
+Friendly dogs follow me to my room waiting for food. Very nice dogs.
-Everything was fine for the low price i paid.
- Booking.com Review (6.7/10)
+The wifi was good, the room clean and cool & the dogs are the absolute cutest!.
-Quite a walk to get anywhere, kitchen is old and except from the rooms itself there's no AC so you will be sweating a lot.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Free shuttle to bus stop. Big and clean kitchen..
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+The room was clean and the temperature inside was cool but not too cold - this is important in tropical Queensland with humidity and heat waves in summer. The facilities are very clean. There is parking for the guest..
-N/A.
- Booking.com Review (8.3/10)
+Nice and gentle staff.
-Not much to do in Rockhampton.
Working Hostels Near Bowen
Barnacles Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area. “Barnacles Backpackers is a hostel where backpackers come to stay to work on the local farms. The current owners have been operating it for 8 years. Time for a change”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4786 4400
Address: 16-18 Gordon St, Bowen QLD 4805, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/Barnacles-Backpackers-457647740919258/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.2 Great for proximity to transit
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Reviews:
Google: 2.8/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
John was extremely helpful and patient when talking to me and giving me all of the information I need to go and do my farm work (for 2nd year visa).
Don't think I could've spoken to a more patient and helpful person! Thanks John!
Was there back in 1994 cant remember the owners names but had a good time
I stayed at this hostel for nearly 8 months. I was told when i came in that work was not easy to find at the moment as the area had just been through a cyclone. I was told that i would need to wait but i would get work eventually. I was also given a good tip - if you want work you need to be able to get up in the morning and be sober and drug free. I took this comment lightheartedly at first but it paid off for me as i was ready for whatever work came my way. I got work within the first week (casual only at first) and eventually found great work on other farms. I kept my job when other backpackers lost theirs because they came to work with hangovers or bad attitude. I had no issues with Manager John as i wasn't keeping other backpackers or the nearby house awake at night. The hostel was always cleaned daily.
Some backpackers got kicked out of this hostel and it wouldn't matter where they stayed they would be kicked out as they had no respect for the work they were given of the hostel .
I left Bowen and managed to save nearly $15K, most money i've saved.
I'll come back when i do my second visa. Regards Jack
You need to stop at this place to meet one of the most interesting people of the universe and also visit this luxurious hostel. All is done to make you feel well and comfortable, starting from all the second-hand sofas. John is the most smiling person ever and he will get you a job in no time as you will be able to witness how he calls farmers constantly. Indeed the waiting list is just a quick formality, especially if you are a girl there, it is literally raining jobs! Be ready to be busy very quickly in this hostel. He does not drink alcohol so if you need to thank him a tomato juice will do instead! Also, he is vegan so no meat please he does not like bbq! He speaks several languages and articulate very well too for backpackers to understand everything quickly. A good thing is John's love for couples, if you kiss in front of him, this will fill his eyes with stars and heart with flowers. About the place itself, what a wonder, it is brand new hostel with loads of features such as dorms with doors and no doors, ping pong table with flat ball, no toilet smells in the rooms (never), maximum cleanliness of the corridors, and a beautiful kitchen box in which no one can steal your belongings. You will also be entitled to drive the hostel's Ferrari to go to work, well maintained and always ready to go. If you are tired of places that look like discharges, that's the place to be as there is no useless car staying in the middle of the courtyard and alley, plus the garden is just wonderful. Just stop there one day and enjoy an experience that you will never forget! No worries it is very easy to check in as John is a hard-worker and for this reason the reception is open most of the time.
I like this plce except the owner john
I laughed after midnight and was immediately kicked ou
Bowen Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area. “Bowen Backpackers offers quality budget accommodation for travelling backpackers. We connect you with local farmers for work and provide full transport to and from the farms.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4786 3433
Address: 10 Herbert St, Bowen QLD 4805, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BowenBackpackers/about/?ref=page_internal
Email: bowenbackpacker@gmail.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.1 Great for proximity to transit
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Friendly place and a caring manager owner.
Great ole backpacker joint.
Best hostel in town until it becomes overcrowded. Terry the owner will find you work soon as some comes available. If you're an idiot she will treat you like an idiot, if you're respectful she will respect you. WiFi is solid, good location.
Rang on the phone. Man seemed very rude.. Said he was" closed" at 7 pm on a sat..no wonder he has 3 guests ATM.. Loser
Awosome
Nomads Airlie Beach
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No work at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4999 6600
Address: 354 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Website: https://nomadsworld.com/australia/nomads-airlie-beach/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $18-23 AUD for a shared room accommodation.
- $45-75 AUD for a private room.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 162 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 68% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 7.5/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 212 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for its staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.1/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry facilities
- Beach Access
- Board Games
- Pool Table
Reviews:
Google: 4/5
Booking.com: 7.5/10
Agoda: 7.6/10
Expedia: 3.7/5
Hostelworld: 8.2/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
My stay at Nomads Airlie Beach was awesome. Staff were so incredibly kind!! The location on the main street is also great, everything in short walking distance. I was staying in a double room, which was very spacious, including a kitchen …
Response from the owner
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're blown away by your lovely words, and so glad that you enjoyed so many aspects of your stay. We can't wait to see you again!
My stay here in Airlie Beach was amazing, they have a really cool Pool Lounge and a cool bar where I had a Lot of fun with the other People from the Hostel. The Hostel was clean and the area is amazing and When I needed help, Christina helped me a Lot with my stuff. So all in all it was an amazing stay.
Response from the owner
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re so glad that you enjoyed so many aspects of the hostel. Safe travels, and we hope you come back again!
Had an excellent stay at Nomads. Room was really clean and spacious with own bathroom and shower. Staff were also very helpful and friendly especially Justine? overall I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Response from the owner
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels, and we hope you come back again!
Great location. Awesome staff! I don't think the girls could of been anymore kinder to me! Even when reception got super busy they knew how to deal with it all! Really nice rooms and pool area and one of the bars (Shed Bar) was opened at the weekends was the place to be. Would recommend this hostel?
Response from the owner
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are stoked you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you come back and visit us again soon. Safe travels!
Me and my Friends had one night here and it was a very comfortable stay. It is a beautiful hostel and the staff are very helpful. We will actually come back to this hostel when we are coming back from our Whitsunday sailing. Anaise in the reception was very helpful and kind.
Response from the owner
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad that Anais made an impression! Safe travels, and we hope you come back again
Airlie Beach YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No work at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4946 6312
Address: 394 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Website: https://nomadsworld.com/australia/nomads-airlie-beach/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 24 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 75% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.9/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 28 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 79% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for its staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.7/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry facilities
- Beach Access
Reviews:
Google: 3.8/5
Booking.com: 8/10
Agoda: 8.1/10
Hotel.com: 7.5/10
Expedia: 3.8/5
Hostelworld: 8.7/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I really like this hostel. It's a bit far from the Greyhound bus stop but i think it's the only inconvenient. It's very close to the main street so you have many shops and cafes all around. Also very close to the supermarket. It's a very clean hostel with a big kitchen and a nice common area. Also the pool is great. Staff is very polite. Room was clean and spacious for everyone and the bathroom is inside.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+We were greeted by a lovely lady and adorable dog at reception who made us feel very welcome. …
-Public bathroom does get pretty hot during the day so not the best for getting ready in..
- Booking.com Review (7.5/10)
+Quite friendly place. Has a kitchen and even some free food in a fridge..
- Booking.com Review (5.8/10)
+Location was brilliant as right in the middle of everything.
-The private’s room was like a prison it had a bed and that was it also bathroom was dirty wouldn’t stay again..
Bit old but good location and staff, rooms are fine! Loved it
Aussie Nomads
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Contact hostel directly to find out if they have work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4786 5185
Address: 18564 Bruce Hwy, Bowen, Queensland QLD 4805, Australia
Website: https://nomadsworld.com/australia/nomads-airlie-beach/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 2.6/5
- 2.9 Good for proximity to things to do
- 2.8 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry facilities
- Beach Access
Reviews:
Google: 3.3/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Worst experience ever. Unorganized. DO NOT GO THERE!
Would definitely recommend. Make sure you get there before the season starts and you will have job very quickly. The management puts in a 110 percent to make you feel at home. Would definitely recommend.
Don't remember going here
I can’t fault Aussie Tavern & Backpackers hostel.
I have been here with my partner for 7 weeks and we couldn’t be more pleased with how Natalie & Amanda have welcomed us into their Aussie Nomads family.
We have never done any sort of travelling like this before and we were very nervous to come to Bowen.
7 weeks later it’s the best decision we have ever made. We have made so many..... too many friends for life ? which we never thought would happen. And we have both landed very good farm jobs for this season.
We had this hostel recommended to us from many previous backpackers who have stayed here and throughly enjoyed their 3 months that they stayed on for a couple more weeks to get some extra money from their farm, and enjoy the red dog experiences a couple more times ?.
Highly recommend this hostel to travellers looking to do there 88 days.
Natalie & Amanda are very accommodating and are always there to give you motherly advice when needed which is a massive help being so far away from home . ?
The most terrible place I've ever been in Australia. Alao the most disgusting experience I've had in this country.Waiting for almost 1months without any jobs.
The woman Richel was so rude that I doubt if she comes from savage society.They just treat backpackers as trash.
Working Hostels Near Ayr
Ayr Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area. “Our main aim is to provide backpackers with valid working visas a paid position in one of the local farms or businesses so the backpacker can earn money for further travels or to apply for the second working holiday visa”.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4946 6312
Address: 54 Wilmington St, Ayr QLD 4807, Australia
Website: https://www.ayrbackpackers.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ayrbackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $160/week or $30/night
- Air Conditioned Rooms $165/week
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.8/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.4 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.3 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 60% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry facilities
- Beach Access
- 5 Full Kitchens
- Volleyball court
- Basketball hoop
- Free pool table!
- Table tennis
Reviews:
Google: 2.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The hostel itself is pretty decent but they're not as consistent with offering work as they say. They told me i would get 2 weeks fulltime work but only got 4 days.
Response from the owner
FARM WORK IS CERTAINLY NOT FOR EVERYONE.LUCKILY WE 99% OF PEOPLE DO THE RIGHT THING AND 100'S OF PEOPLE PER YEAR GAIN THEIR VISA HAPPILY WITH US.
Never go to this hostel. There is a chance you get a nice job, but also a chance you get to work at places where you earn 2 dollar an hour doing black labor.(not usable for second year visa)
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At one day we went to a farm and did the following:
We had to climb in trees and such to shake mango's out of trees that where picked 5 times already. We made 30$ each on 7 hours (40degrees)
So we decided to take everyone in the bus. ( around 8 people)
We told the Owner( Marlene) about the situation, Black Labor, no ensurance, no money, climbing trees( dangarous)
But she got really mad at us for leaving , she diddn't care about our wellbeing. So she decided to not give us a job anymore.
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The worst thing was that they force you to take the job, if you dont like it and tell them its not fair work, they will kick you out of the hostel and take your deposit. Or just not give you any job anymore so you will have to leave.
There are a lot of people that will leave the place with less money then they started with.
The only nice thing about the hostel is that you will meet a lot nice backpackers.
5 stars because I had a nice time here. I had nice jobs and I will complete my 88 days here. Mick and Marlene were always nice to me and the best part is that you have a second family here because here are so nice people with so many different nationalities!
Response from the owner
Hi Monique,
We're glad you had a great experience with us! Thanks for the review!
All the best,
Brian
Be careful with this hostel and it’s 5-star-recommendations ...
I’ve stayed there for 4 weeks in march. I worked only 2 days a week on a capsicum farm, but there is no chance they let you chance the farm unless you get fired …
Response from the owner
11 months ago
Hi Lukas,
I can understand that you're unhappy with your stay at the hostel, but unfortunately you secured employment yourself while foregoing our employment process. This, in turn, took a position from a guest who had more experience and had been waiting longer for that spot. You were, in fact, told beforehand that this move would be in violation of your contract, so you had full knowledge of the consequences that followed. Naturally, this was strictly against the rules in your contract (as it is not fair to other guests), and so you were asked to leave the hostel.
Regarding our "fake reviews" - I'm extremely disappointed that you're challenging the authenticity of reviews written by our guests. We regularly undertake activities with our guests, and often will ask if guests who had positive experiences can write reviews. None of our reviews are fake.
Although we are sorry to see that your stay ended negatively, if you cannot abide by the rules in your employment contract and are going to take a job away from our operations and those guests waiting for a position (along with the other issues we and the community had with you during your time in Ayr), then I cannot sympathise with you.
Regards,
Brian
I stayed in this Hostel many years ago when a couple named Sandra and Dennis were in charge. I was looked after very well and given good work on a local farm. The work lasted for 6 weeks and I managed to save enough money to travel all the way back to Sydney and have a great time along the way. I have no idea who is in charge now, or if the place is still as good as it was, but I will always be grateful for my time there.
Delta Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area. “At Delta Backpackers, we provide farm work.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4783 3991
Address: 139 Queen St, Ayr QLD 4807, Australia
Website: https://www.deltabackpackers.com/
Email: reception@deltabackpackers.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaBackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4/5
- 4.2 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.2 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Air Conditioning
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I spent a month in Delta Backpackers, arrived without a reservation but was still found work within 2 days. I can't recommend this place enough if you're working towards your 462 visa, a good hostel and the owners are some of the best Aussies I've met, helpful and good people. The hostel has all facilities that you could need and a big pool, also a lively social life without being a party hostel. Would recommend, thanks for the experience
I spent a whole year in Australia and this for sure is one of the worst places I’ve been. Felt like I was in an orphanage. plus after I told the owner I was leaving (you need to let them know at least 4 days in advance to get your 200 dollar bond back) she stopped being friendly to me and of course lost my job mysteriously..
unfortunate how people’s behaviour depends on the money you give them.
The room they put me in was like a prison cell. No window. Just a fan and AC. I had to leave the AC on all night and it was freezing cold and it would get hot again without the AC. I couldn't get proper sleep staying there.
Bugs everywhere. It's a miracle that there was no bed bugs. Showers and toilets were jail quality.
I get why they have so many stupid rules. I reckon they had too many crazy stupid backpackers. I've seen better cheap hostels.
At least they seem to have some jobs around. But seriously, you'd go crazy if you work while staying there.
Had a great experience here. Best place in OZ to do your farmwork. Recommended many people to go. Angie and Craig thanks for the help in getting my 88. Kind regards,
Aaron
$30 dollars per night for a 20 people bedroom. Really!?
Lazy Lizard Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area. “Are you looking to complete your farm days in order to extend your visa? We’re here to help! Complete your 88 days and have fun doing it at our working hostel in Ayr, Queensland. We work with farms across the town, supplying workers throughout March – December.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4783 3232
Address: 20-22 Chippendale St, Ayr QLD 4807, Australia
Website: http://lazylizardlodgebackpackers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lazy-Lizard-Lodge-Backpackers-188389211333/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $160/week or $30/night
- Air Conditioned Rooms $165/week
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.8/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.4 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.3 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 60% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Table tennis
- TV Room
- Pool Table
Reviews:
Google: 3.9/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Host is not good managment for job is rrally bad not reccommend for backpacker who want to get 2rd visa.
The management is bad. All the past reviews are from the previous owners so don’t come here based on those like I did!
They tell you there is work here and then you have to wait around whilst other people who arrive after sometimes start full time work before you. It is harder to find work as a girl so they bring in couples to keep you paying rent.
They send aggressive messages all the time and charge you extra fees unnecessarily. Don't waste your time, find another hostel with better management. Some people were here for six months doing their 88 days....
One of the best hostel in Ayr!! Friendly manager. Nice rooms. Nice place to stay. I've been there for 7 months, working in farms completing my 88 days for the second year. Plenty of work between March and December. Never had any problem with them.
Don't be lazy at Lazy Lizard haha ! Seriously it's a very good working hostel ! The manager (Sue) is lovely. And you can make best friends from different countries, good for improve your English ! Cheers
Great place to stay when you are traveling.
Working Hostels Near Tully
Banana Barracks
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area. “Are you ready to start your regional work towards your second year working holiday visa extension? BANANA BARRACKS is the place to be!!! One of the most reliable “year round” work venues in Australia.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4068 0455
Address: 50 Butler St, Tully QLD 4854, Australia
Website: http://bananabarracks.com.au/
Email: Info@bananabarracks.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- $135-170 per week for dorm accommodations.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.4/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.3 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.6/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I recently stayed at Banana Barracks. Paula is the most helpful wonderful person you can be lucky enough to meet. She helped me find a job right away and was super understanding and caring about my situation. The place is very organized in helping you get your days done. It is also very clean, and full of energy. The people you meet will make you want to stay. I feel so grateful for my time spent there.
I stayed here for four months in 2015 and I had one of the best times of my life! Met some amazing friends here, and I am still friends with some of them today. Anyone who is planning on doing their Farmwork should stay here! No better place to do it ?
I really enjoyed my stay at Banana Barracks. They really try their best to get you a job very quickly and the staff is very caring. The whole kitchen gets cleaned everyday. It’s a really social hostel, you‘ll meet so many nice people.
very dirty. rude staff.
stay in a sharehouse, it is much cleaner and a better social life!
Response from the owner
Marc, thank you for your review.
We’ve investigated your claim and would like to clarify the facts.
You stayed with us on two different occasions for multiple months until you were asked to leave the hostel after you sent an inappropriate message to one of our staff members.
At Banana Barracks we pride ourselves on our customer service and genuine care for both our hostel guests and our valued staff.
- Banana Barracks is a purpose built working backpacker hostel connecting hostel guests with local farmers to earn cash to further their holiday in Australia.
- We have cleaners working everyday of the week ensuring our facilities are maintained to a high standard.
- Our accomodation is approved and licensed by local government.
- We have fire safety plan in place to ensure guest safety.
- Hostel is also fitted with security systems for the safety and security of our guests.
Our staff works tirelessly to ensure that our hostel guests have a positive stay. At Banana Barracks we provide our guests with a clean, safe, and enjoyable place to stay while they complete their 2nd year working holiday visa farm work, and build friendships and memories to take with them for rest of their life.
Kind regards
Banana Barracks Team
I really loved my time here at the Banana Barracks! Paula and her team are absolute legends and run a great operation. I spent loads of time reading up about different hostels and am really glad that I chose here. I’ve read that other hostels tell you there’s work when there isn’t so you go there, lie about how long the waiting lists are so you end up sitting around for ages, confiscate your passport and then try and rip you off out of your deposit at the end for bogus reasons.
Glad to say that nothing like this happened at all at the Barracks. The first time that I called up they said to hold off coming up for a bit as at the time there wasn’t enough work for the amount of people that were there. Happily when I called the second time there was space and I headed straight up. The hostel has a great communal space where everyone hangs out (much better than Hotel Tully up the road) and is generally full of pretty sound people. A few people got kicked out when I was there for being complete idiots which kept the peace nicely. The security guy Glen also deserves a mention as he’s really fair and keeps the peace really well whilst still letting you party pretty hard. The floors, kitchen & bathrooms are cleaned every day and on Monday the whole place is cleaned which keeps it nice and tidy.
Being honest there’s a couple of things that you’d want changed. The pool doesn’t seem to get cleaned, a few of the mattresses are pretty old, the rooms could do with a paint and the small table top oven sucks and gets so hot it’s hard to use but apart from that the place is great! Tully is the wettest place in Australia so I’d say it’s best not to leave it until you only have 3 months left to do 3 months farm work as there’s a good chance you might have some days work rained off. I’d recommend the Barracks to anyone and actually miss the place now I’ve got back to Melbourne!
Beds on Bryant
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area. “There is work all year in the banana industry in Tully. Working in the local banana industry will help you qualify for your second year visa. (We do NOT PROVIDE work, but we can give you information to help you FIND work on your own.)”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 438 667 574
Address: 1 Black St, Tully QLD 4854, Australia
Website: http://tullyaccommodation.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.2/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.2 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.8/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great ppl and beautiful little town was amazing how friendly the locals were love this place
very lovely house. very clean and quiet. the best one I have！The host is pretty nice.
Response from the owner
Thank you Marco. It was good to have you stay.
Perfect place, clean, modern and very quiet. The owners are good and helpful. Perfect stay.
Response from the owner
Thankyou Andrea
We are happy you stayed with us. Sorry to see you go. Safe travels.
Really nice place
Very clean unit ??
Response from the owner
Thank you. We use the best cleaner in Tully.
Mission Beach Retreat
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Please contact the hostel directly to find out if they have work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 07 4088 6229
Address: 49 Porters Promenade, Mission Beach QLD 4852, Australia
Website: https://missionbeachretreat.com.au/
Email: stay@missionbeachretreat.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- $26-63 per night for accommodation.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Beach Access
- Laundry facilities
- Swimming Pool
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
We went to visit some friends that came to town. On the second night a person parked in there spot, and nothing was done about it. The dishes in the cupboards were dirty, and the over feel was dingy.
Response from the owner
What was the address and unit # of the property you visited? You may be confusing our property for another one.
Easy access to beach. Beautiful views!!!
Response from the owner
What unit did you stay in?
Great location right on beach. Clean and cozy. Parking included. Suite has everything in the full kitchen. San Diego is beautiful and Mission Beach is right in the middle of it all. Nearby shops are trendy and fun.
Wonderful. Great location, stairs to beach right in front. Two large windows looking to ocean. Perks like chairs, umbrella and boogie board, reflective coating on bedroom window. Close to everything but far enough away from loud noise. Complex is quiet- friendly neighbors. Loved it!
A very relaxing vacation. Condo always clean & very well furnished. View is breathe taking. Owners are very nice and accomodating. Very first class. Would recommend this vacation condo to anyone. Ron & Rosanna Langley
Mission Beach YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No work available at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4068 8676
Address: 76 Holland St, Wongaling Beach QLD 4852, Australia
Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/qld/cairns-and-far-north-queensland/mission-beach/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $24-40 AUD per night for a shared room
- $58-77 AUD per night for a shared room
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.5/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 3.4 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.6 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 50% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.5/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 67% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.6/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.6/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Multi-share backpacker rooms
- Private rooms
- Communal Kitchen
- BBQ
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Beach Access
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.6/5
Booking.com: 7.6/10
Agoda: 7.8/10
Hotels.com: 7.4/10
Hostelworld: 7.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
It's a nice little hostel to stay at, with basic bed rooms that can get a bit cold in the night. The kitchen is basic but has everything you would expect from a hostel. I stayed here for a couple of nights while I was touring the local spots and would be happy to do so again.
- Booking.com Review (7.9/10)
+Lovely little hostel. Staff were really friendly and I liked how they picked you up from the Greyhound bus stop and drop you back after your stay. The pool was lovely and I especially liked the chill out areas next to the kitchen! Would be even better if there was a restaurant/bar on site!.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable bedroom with our own bathroom, easy Check-in and Check-out!.
- Booking.com Review (5.8/10)
+The only saving grace is the workers at the hostel apart from that it is absolutely horrible.
-The manager is racist, abusive and straight up a horrible person. This hostel seems to be live that they can discriminate against Australians and will single …
1st time in the area ,a beautiful place, local people are so friendly, cannot walk past with being greeted. Fantastic place and shorts ,thongs and singlet weather day & night.love it.
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No work available at this hostel.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4210 6008
Address: 13 Frizelle Rd, Bingil Bay QLD 4852, Australia
Website: http://www.jackarootreehouse.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackarootreehousemissionbeach/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $20-30 AUD for shared accommodation.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.3/5
- 3.8 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.5 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.8 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 22 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 86% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for cleanliness.
Are the staff helpful?
- 24 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 96% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.9/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.3/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- BBQ
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Agoda: 5.6/10
Hotels.com: 8.4/10
Hostelworld: 8.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review (4.6/10)
+The pool was very good to cool off in. The bar was fun on the first night we had a fun game of beer pong with the staff and another couple. Free drink on arrival nice touch. Room had loads of room to unpack..
-There was no air con in the deluxe private room, I mistakenly did not check this but expected a deluxe room in a very hot climate to have air con. …
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+The jungle.
-All is perfect
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Amazing staff! Really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful hostel. The shuttle bus they provided was also excellent and made it easy to get to all the destinations you wanted to. Would definitely recommend..
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Located in the forest, it’s an amazing place to stay. Big clean rooms, comfortable beds, lovely chill our area, welcome drink for free. Tasty breakfast for free as well..
Such a unique and beautiful hostel. Friendly and very helpful staff, super clean and great location with incredible views. Hostel courtesy bus also makes it so easy to get around town. Stayed 2 nights but would have loved to have stay a little longer.
Working Hostels Near Innisfail
Innisfail Backpackers Workers Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4061 7833
Address: 125 Edith St, Innisfail QLD 4860, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Innisfail-Budget-Backpackers-Hostel/144040605638594
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.2/5
- 4.4 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.2 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.2 OK for airport access
Reviews:
Google: 3.6/5
Booking.com: 7.6/10
Agoda: 7.8/10
Hotels.com: 7.4/10
Hostelworld: 7.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The hostel is absolutely disgusting, the owner is a conman who will charge you 210 dollars a week even if you are working 1 and a half days a week and earning 270. You pay a deposit of 200 dollars which he keeps if you don't stay for 14 weeks. DO NOT GO HERE the chances are you will get between 1 and 3 days a week work. There are plenty of other hostels In innisfail.
Budget backpackers is what working backpackers need, work right from the start, fair pay and ability to have fun when you want to. Most importantly it is a perfect for people who wants to get their 13 weeks of rural work without any problems!
Horrible conditions where you might get payed for what you work. Do yourself a favor, and find a proper place to stay, only stay if you are truly desperate.the place feels more like a prison/mental asylum than a hostel. The people, and managers are nice though.
If I could avoid given them a star I wouldn’t even get them one. The hostel is SO BAD! It looked like a prison. I do not understand that people actually can live there it was disgusting! The owner of the hostel (Steve) promise you work but that’s a lie. STAY AWAY! You must really want your 2rd year visa if you live there... norhing more to say.
This place is absolutely disgusting! Me and my partner came here promised work yet nobody told us anything about when we start etc. The hostel is filthy!! I would 100% avoid here! I only stayed two nights and cannot describe how happy I am to be out of the place! Prison would defiantly be luxury compared to this!
Backpackers Shack Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 499 042 446
Address: 7 Ernest Street Innisfail, Queensland 4860
Website: www.backpackersshack.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backpackersshack/
How much does this hostel cost?
- $195 per week for a bed in a shared room.
Rooms/Facilities:
- BBQ
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry Facilities
- 24/7 Operating Security Camera
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Agoda: 5.6/10
Hotels.com: 8.4/10
Hostelworld: 8.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Best 3 months of Australia so far but the people made the experience. The hostel itself was better than I expected compared to the standard working hostel conditions. I never went hungry cause nick was always giving me Snickers candy bars.
If you have a bit of love for your self you can't stay one day in this place
The worst australian experience, the recepcionist is a mad woman, unpolite, rude person that yelling all the time. She must go to a psiquiatric center. The place is expensive and dirty, you dont have any
This place sucks! They make excuses to not paying for your work in the farm!
The reception is always unoccupied. No chance to get information or check in. But it's not my problem if they don't wanna have my money.
Backpackers Retreat Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4061 2284
Address: 73 Rankin St, Innisfail QLD 4860, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Backpacker-Retreat/345302882211942
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.2/5
- 4.3 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.4 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.2 OK for airport access
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Agoda: 5.6/10
Hotels.com: 8.4/10
Hostelworld: 8.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE.
the guy john who runs the whole set up is a straight up con man who loves to play puppet master.
U will have to wait a long time for him to give u work and wen he does it's 1-2 days a week. He charges $200 a week to live. In what can only be described as a crack den. U never make enough money to cover rent and food so u end up paying to do the farm work.
If u need farm work and your in a rush. Better off going to a farm that don't won't pay but gives u accommodation and food.
Response from the owner
What an embarrassment. Was given a private double room Told it would be a one week wait . Was given job humping because said he would smash it . After first day asked to be moved because it was too hard . Quit second morning had to be picked up while he left the other men to cover for him and was escorted off the farm by the farmer because of his attitude. Just embarrassed on his behalf by his performance and now by his cowardice once he has left . The farm is still working today without him which is a win for everyone involved .
Nice place...
amazing time loved the people.
Good place!
great experience
Walkabout Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4061 2311
Address: 6 Stitt St, Mighell QLD 4860, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Walkabout-Backpackers-Hostel-Innisfail/455750427965293
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for the price.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 3.4 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.1 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 86% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as unfavourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 11 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 73% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I arrived at the hostel in january and started work the next day. I honestly could not be happier with not just my job but the hostel in general. Such a good vibe and Sam and John will always look after you as long as you are happy to put in the work. You'll meet mates for life... I couldnt have chosen a better hostel sort my second year visa ?
The house is wrecked send in the bulldozer! pests all over the place it’s a mission just to prep food. $200 rent very expensive considering the area & poor accommodation!!! WiFi costs $40 each per month. 80% of people don’t get enough hours, farm days take months & months to get & save little. Mattresses are wafer thin so after grafting on the farm your back gets more punishment through the night. Cooking equipment is trashed. OWED FOR 3 HOURS WORK. Dropped off 1 hour early to farms. ADVISE.. SPEND SOME DOLLAR ON THE PROPERTY, BUSINESS ISN'T ALL ABOUT TAKE TAKE TAKE. On the plus side make good friends.!!
Great vibes, very good and friendly staff
Horrible place, horrible management.
John the owner is a good guy. What promised was delivered, aways tried to help when asked and everyone was working within promised time. Definitelly recommend as a place to get the farm work done. Again thanks John and was nice to meet you!!
Working Hostels Near Atherton
The Barron Valley Hotel Backpackers Accommodation
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Yes, they do. “The Atherton Tablelands is a popuar destination for backpackers seeking regional farm work to secure a second year visa. The Barron Valley Hotel Backpackers Accommodation is perfectly located upstairs in the main street of Atherton.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 07 4091 1222
Address: 53 Main Street, Atherton QLD 4883
Website: https://bvhotel.com.au/
Email: info@bvhotel.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
Barron Valley is located in the heart of Atherton.
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great service great food well worth a visit
Beautiful hotel, very historic. Lovely food and good location in central town. Accommodation looked good but did not stay so can not rate this aspect
Unclear guidelines when checking in has ultimately resulted in myself and partner losing 180 dollars each for a weeks stay in a shared dorm. Other Australian hostels give refunds when circumstances change. Work and situation promised was not the case, and we left after honouring hours given. Accommodation and facilities are very poor, racist comments made by staff when taking you to and from the farm, nice as pie until you pay them and then very difficult to deal with. If you're looking to do your 88 days, I would advise finding work elsewhere. Allegedly a working hostel is being built in Atherton Valley by a rival company, independent lodges with own kitchens etc. I'm sure they'll harvest a lot of Barron Valley's business.
I'm a travelling atm. This is a dirty hostel with weird rules. For example if you forget a dish to clean u pay a 20 dollar fine. No alcohol anywere allowed except if you drink at the pub of the owner. They also forbid you to go to other pubs. If you do they kick you out. And no refunds of the week-ahead pay. I left after 3 days. Nothing given back :P. So i recommend another hostel. The hostel is above the pub here. Serieusly dont go here. Cya!
Mostly a working hotel /hostel for backpackers, the owner helps to find a job in the area
Atherton Travellers Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find regional farm work in the area. “Working Hostel Located in Atherton, 1.5 Hrs from Cairns. We accommodate backpackers seeking Regional Farm work to secure a second year visa.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4091 3552
Address: 37 Alice St, Atherton QLD 4883, Australia
Website: http://www.atlodge.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atherton-Travellers-Lodge/683663701646242
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.8/5
- 3.8 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.3 OK for airport access
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Agoda: 5.6/10
Hotels.com: 8.4/10
Hostelworld: 8.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
We were in the neighbourhood and we stopped to have a look at the hostel. We entered the place and tried to talk to someone.
Then the Korean manager came and said we were trespassing the hostel and we couldn’t enter. He said come stand here outside. We were just shocked and said we just wanted to ask you if there is any jobs available. He said No and you can’t enter the hostel. (The frontdoors were open and it looked like a house that was transformed into a hostel with a reception.)
We felt very unwelcome!!!!
He clearly had no manners....
BIG SCAM!
the korean manager will tell you that you are going to work 6 days a week and make good money. The truth is that you are just working 2 days a week to pay the overpriced rent. Everybody in this "hostel" is just working 2-3 days a week (maximum). He is a very unhonestly person so do not trust him.
Not sure why everyone is saying this is a bad place , the staff are so friendly to everyone and they do there best to get you work , if you work hard then you will have no problems here , I done my 88 days here from January to June , and the people at the lodge are like your family , don’t get me wrong the showers aren’t the best , but the experience with all the people is truly amazing!
A waste of my lifetims
I am really shocked and I didnt know that we could meet such dishonest people. run to knock on their doors and you will have only problems, We went with happy travels my boyfriend and I, we had a home of the most deplorable, the accommodations are very dirty, They also benefit the koreens so while they take your place on the farm, you pay yourself as idiots, likewise, they charge you $ 15 a day or you work, that is to say that basically, you pay $ 170 but in addition to the charges. a lot of backpackers are there for their farms, they know it and take advantage of it but the biggest advice I have to give you, to avoid the Korean boss, he sweats dishonesty. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE
Tolga Country Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area. “Please complete the application form to apply for farm work on the Atherton Tablelandswhich will count towards your 2nd year visa in Australia. Once received, we will assess your application and as work becomes available, we will contact you.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4095 4782
Address: 36/38 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga QLD 4882, Australia
Website: https://tolgalodge.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.3/5
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 3.6 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.4 OK for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 11 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 55% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 2.8/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I felt very comfortable there and I'm looking forward to come back as soon as posible. Tricia is an incredible person and she is taking care of everyone all the time. I received my bond perfectly ?.
Tolga Lodge was woderful, my stay lasted just shy of four months (staying one extra week after finishing day 88). Tricia, the caretaker, is an amazing person, one of the most optimistic and encouraging of the people I’ve met.
Consistent 3 months of work; easygoing, down-to-earth and friendly Trish on reception; and great bunch of people to live and work with.
Very nice place! I met a lot of good people. Caretakers took a good care of me and got me a job pretty fast. Did my 3 months instantly! Thank you :)
They ripping people off! Scammers! Stay away of that place, this is so true!!!
Tolga Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel will help you find regional farm work in the area. “The area boasts year-round regional work from fruit picking to farm irrigation. Our dedicated team of staff at Tolga Backpackers Hostel are well-connected to local farmers and will devote their efforts to sourcing you work.”
Contact info:
Phone: +61 439 841 044
Address: 7 Sims Rd, Atherton QLD 4883, Australia
Website: http://www.tolga-backpackers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hostel/Tolga-Backpackers-115286483247429/
Email: tolgabackpackers@gmail.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.6/5
- 3.6 Great for proximity to things to do
- 3.2 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 4.2 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.4 OK for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 5 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 100% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Air Conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Beautiful place to stay. The staff is nice and the farmers for who we work are really great. 88 days done there. Thanks mates!
Response from the owner
Thanks Hugo! It was great having you with us, glad you enjoyed your stay :)
I enjoyed my stay here! Had a job the next day and the staff have always been understanding and a good help. Special thanks to Trevor and Delon!
Response from the owner
Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great review!
Working hostel, helpful staff most of the times.
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Excellent place to stay, the restaurant is simply superb, fresh produce and great service, will be back for sure thanks guys.
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Atherton Rainforest Motor Inn was a Motel but is actually a big working hostel. You have to pay 180$ a week and the staff is very good in finding jobs for the guests.
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Atherton Backpackers at The Grand Hotel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find work in the summer (December onwards).
Contact info:
Phone: +61 459 484 164
Address: Main St, Atherton QLD 4883, Australia
Website: https://www.athertonbackpackers.com.au/rooms---rates
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athertonbackpackers/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Accomodations starting from $30-90 AUD per night.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.9/5
- 3.8 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.3 OK for airport access
Rooms/Facilities:
- Female only dorms
- Private rooms
- Bar
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry Facilities
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Very nice place, clean and comfortable, cheap and nice staff ??. Pub just down, close from everything.
Great place for a night of pool with friends
Response from the owner
Your welcome Ron, you are all a great bunch of pool players to have here.
Excellent service always!
Stuff is very friendly
It's clean
On the other side, very strict rules when it comes to alcohol
Dryer wasn't able to dry all the clothes
Kitchen facilities could be better, for example the hotplates sometimes don't get hot enough. I only get 100mb of free wlan a day. The best days of the grand hotel lay behind. Its a bit like run-down.
The 2 free pool tables are an attraction at this gorgeous historical pub in the middle of town. Owner gives great service and is friendly.
Response from the owner
Thank you for kind review Gertrude, it was a pleasure having you here with us. Safe Travels and hope to see you again :-)
Backpacker Hostels Near Port Douglas
Global Backpackers Port Douglas
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Please contact hostel directly to find out if they have work.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4099 5641
Address: 38 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Website: https://www.globalbackpackers.com.au/port-douglas/global/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Accomodations starting at $47 per night.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.3/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.7 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 5 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 60% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 5 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 60% of them scored this hostel’s service as unfavourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Beach Access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Laundry Facilities
- Air Conditioning
Reviews:
Google: 3.7/5
Booking.com: 7.6/10
Agoda: 7.1/10
Hotels.com: 7.2/10
Expedia: 3.9/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great bar down stairs. Good kitchen facilities and relaxation area. Location very central on the main street. Had a bad experience and was put in a dorm room with someone who seemed to be living and working there. They had their stuff everywhere and it felt weird. The room was also small and cramped. Went to go to bed on the first night and she had some guy in her bed. Had to wait to go to sleep. I would not stay there again. Didn't really feel welcome and staff seemed a bit unprofessional.
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+Air conditioning was amazing and the comfort of the rooms was worth the value. Plus the parking around the back was really decent for a hostel. …
-Access to the parking. I’m guessing not a lot of people park around the back anyways. Nearly dinged up the hire car trying to get passed the beer kegs..
- Booking.com Review (9.2/10)
+The blonde chick from the bar downstairs was awesome! Very friendly and helpful...she is a huge asset to the experience!.
-Check in could have been a bit friendlier..
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+It was very good..
-Just add breakfast !.
- Booking.com Review (7.9/10)
+$7.50 tbone.
-One of the chicks at rattle was a bit of a “”.
Dougies Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps backpackers find hospitality jobs in restaurants, pub crawls, and hotels.
Contact info:
Phone: +61 7 4099 6200
Address: 111 Davidson St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Website: https://www.dougies.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.8/5
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.4 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.7 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 75% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 30 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Beach Access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Laundry Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Restaurant/Bar
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Booking.com: 8.3/10
Agoda: 8.3/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
What a magical place! I just checked in and Ron deserves a raise. Customer service was fantastic and I look forward to completing my positive review at check out! If I come back, I'm coming back to Dougie's!
- Booking.com Review (9.6/10)
+Location, tropical setting, spacious kitchen, nice bar..
-No breakfast and bar closed before 10am.
It's a very nice place the pool the atmosphere. But the only thing was disappointed me that when we book the room we didn't get the room that we expected. So we ending up in a two singles bed instead of 1 single and 1 double bed. So my husband ending up sleeping on an air mattress.??
- Booking.com Review (10/10)
+The Stuff is extra helpful and incredibly kind. I would go back there any minute. …
-On the Booking.com website it said that you will have a private bathroom, which is definitely not the case. No. So be aware!.
- Booking.com Review (8.3/10)
+The staff went above and beyond when I had any queries. Could not have been nicer to deal with! Great value for money..
Working Hostels Near Kununurra
Kununurra Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- Please contact the hostel to inquire about jobs.
Contact info:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Weekly Rate 4 Bed Dorm $175pp, 8/10 Bed Dorm $170pp, Double/Twin – $375 (per room)
- Nightly Rate 4 Bed Dorm – $32pp, 8/10 Bed Dorm $29pp, Double/Twin – $70 (per room)
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.6/5. It is considered a great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around.
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.3 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 3.5 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- Tripadvisor gave this property a 3/5 for cleanliness. Some reviews on Tripadvisor have mentioned the property being unclean.
Are the staff helpful?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 100% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities
- Kununurra Backpackers has 19 rooms and can accommodate up to 74 people.
- There are a number of 4 bed dorms, 8-10 bed dorms, double and twin rooms.
- Ceiling fans
- Air-conditioning.
- Shared bathrooms with additional ablution blocks available.
- Large fully equipped communal kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Laundry room
- TV room with Foxtel and DVD
- Gardens to unwinds after a long day of sightseeing or work.
- The reception area is a central relaxing and meeting point with sofas and big wooden tables to eat or play games on
Reviews:
- Google: (4.6/5) Excellent
- Tripadvisor: (3.5/5) Very good
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Dont go there
Never seen such a dirty place in my life. No WiFi, kitchen infested with decay. The worst is the aborigines who plunder the fridges and steal all the business. Insecurity to the maximum. Soon 1 month here I strongly recommend
Great place and the staff (Laura) was super helpful and kind
Had a great stay! The manager is amazing. Family vibes rather than just another hostel. Highly recommend staying here.
Had the best stay at Kununurra backpackers! The pool was such a highlight! Laura, who ran the backpackers was so friendly & welcoming! As a solo traveler I felt really included! Definitely will stay again
Heaven for backpacker
Working Hostels Near Carnarvon
The Port Hotel (Fish & Whistle)?
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- This hostel might help backpackers to find fruit picking work. They have contacts for farms.
Contact info:
- Address: 35 Robinson St, Carnarvon WA 6701, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9941 1704
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.5/5.
- Great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.7 Good for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 8 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 100% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- The Port Hotel offers a range of accommodation from Budget Backpacker Rooms to Double Motel Rooms.
- Balcony
- Cafe
- Camp Kitchen
- Communal Fridge
- Communal Kitchen
- Groups Welcome
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Licenced
- Lounge
Reviews:
Below are some of the most recent reviews for this property:
Yum yum yum. Just had a take away bacon and egg toasted roll and it was delicious!
Quaint place, Friendly staff, amazing food a lovely evening.
They don't want business. Couldn't even put a room together. Why is this listed as a hotel-motel
Stopped here for breakfast and it was nice and cosy.
Coffees were lovely, smashed avocado was ok (a little bit flavourless) and hubby’s banana bread was delicious.
We went to visit the Hotel for nostalgic reasons and what a lovely experience. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. We had a glass of wine sitting out front and then decided to go back for dinner. Dinner was very reasonably priced and the quality of food excellent. There was a good vibe in the place and it made for a very enjoyable evening. We would highly recommend. Rob & Mike
Working Hostels Near Gingin
Lancelin YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- No, they don't. Backpackers need to find jobs on their own.
Contact info:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Bunk Bed in Dormitory Rooms for around $23
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.5/5
- Great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.5 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.2 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.0 Great for proximity to transit
- 1.9 OK for airport access
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 for location
Is it clean?
- 29 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9/10 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 32 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 100 %of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.5/10 for service
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with Lockup storage for sailing and kiting gear
Rooms/Facilities:
- 4 six to eight bed dormitory rooms
- Male only dorms
- Female only dorms
- 4 family rooms
- 8 double/twin rooms
- Shared ablutions toilets, showers etc.
- Commercial kitchen
- Lounge and dining room
- Lockup storage for sailing and kiting gear
- Swimming pool
- Paid WiFi
- Free private parking is available on site
- Bikes available (free)
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
Reviews:
- Google: (4.7/5) Excellent
- Booking.com: (8.9/10)
- Agoda: (8.4/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Didn't sleep here or go here at all really but stayed at the place next to it. That place is really cool and has awesome memories of surf camp like waking up at 6am to eat brekky or trying to suffocate the boys on the final night
As always amazing home away from home
I had a great stay at Lancelin Lodge, the staff was super friendly, the rooms were clean and the facilities were in good condition and clean..
Awesome place. Clean and Nice. Staff are kind and nice..
Rooms are clean and tidy. Bathrooms were immaculately clean and the staff are amazing and very accomodating. Thanks for a great weekend.
The aircon in my room requires replacing but I just left the window open and the ceiling fan on. Done the job.
Working Hostels Near Denmark
Blue Wren Travellers Rest YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- No, they don't. Backpackers need to find jobs on their own.
Contact info:
How much does this hostel cost?
- The average price per night for a 4 Bed Female Dorm is US $22.78 per bed.
- The average price per night for Basic 6 Bed Mixed Dorm is US$22.78 per bed.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.3/5.
- It is considered a great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.1 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.3 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 90% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 70% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable. It has an overall rating of (4.1/5) for service.
Rooms/Facilities:
- There are two multishare rooms.
- One multi share female only - double bed and one bunk
- One multishare mixed with three bunks (sleeps 6)
- The Double Room
- The Twin Room
- The Family Room with 4 beds
- Free WiFi
- Modern and adequate fully tiled ladies and gents toilets and shower rooms
- Sunny balconies
- Laundry facilities
- Barbeque and outdoor dining
- Long term parking
- Lounge area with TV
- Bike and canoe hire
- Woods fire in Winter
- Good local advice on the many trails and attractions of the area
- Bicycle Hire $15 for guests
- For disabled travellers there is a designated disabled parking place and an entry ramp.
Reviews:
- Google: (4.2/5) Very good
- Hostelworld: (8.8/10) Fabulous
- Tripadvisor: (4.5/10) Excellent
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great hostel, not very busy. Everything is clean. Owner is very friendly and helpful :-)
I enjoyed my stay. It was low key and nice people staying there, the location is good.
very good clean and cosy
After the Bibbulum Track we decided to treat ourselves with a nice accommodation.
It was clean cozy and organized.good also for parking the car. We just saw the manager once.
The area of Denmark it is pretty self explanatory so we went and found our way around.
Great range of good value accommodation styles within an easy walk to town. Secure bike shed. Leave car by arrangement with friendly owner, Mark. Clean with plenty of cooking and storage space. Always my first choice when in town for a night or two.
I had been on the trail (which is a 1000km and I am down 90km) and needed a rest stop for some food and to replace my shoes. Beautiful but hard walking and looking for a place to stay. I was recommended a backpackers - and being of reasonable age (53) and a female I was not sure - also I needed a lift/pickup from a point on the trail 27km away from Denmark. I called up - the owner Mark (ex South African - they make them good out there) and sure as nuts he would pick me up as I was a guest of his. Perfecto! Ride and bed all in one shot. The Blue Wren is superb- almost biblically so, everything from 50m to the town centre, the amazing WIFI, the cleanliness and Marks hospitality - he even drove me to albany to find the right shoes! I stayed in the en-suite room (only one) and there are single rooms with shared, but separate male/female bathrooms. The best kitchen and table dining and a quaint lounge. If this is what a backpackers is about I won’t be staying at the Sofitel anymore ??
Working Hostels Near Manjimup
Cadima House
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- "Cadima House backpacker accommodation is located in the town of Pemberton, Western Australia. The town and surrounding areas are laden with farms and packing sheds, making it a popular choice for backpackers looking to complete their 88 days regional work in order to obtain their second-year visa."
Contact info:
- Address: Kennedy Street Pemberton, WA
- Phone: +61 427 848 446
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Cadima-House-141494779816112/
- Website: http://cadimahouse.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- Cadima House is located in the heart of Pemberton, renowned for its picturesque landscape and beautiful wildlife. s
Rooms/Facilities:
- Twin Room
- Dorm Room
- Double Room
- Master Bedroom
Reviews:
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
"Highly recommend Cadima if you are looking to do farm work. Pemby is such a lovely place to spend a few months and even more so if you are lucky enough to spend it in Cadima house! Great chilled and cosy house with some lovely people. Not to mention how lovely and helpful Narelle is 
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"Had the best time in Cadima. I met the most amazing people who I now call friends it was like a little family home 
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“Narelle is the kindest most sweetest soul! She’s like the extra mam away from home, couldn’t of asked for a nicer landlord/friend. The house is beautiful, modern, clean and comfortable. We stayed in the double room with en-suite and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend Cadima House in Pemberton
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" Spent a few months in cadima and absolutely loved it! Such a cozy and clean house with a lot of space. And the best ”extra mum” Narelle, that helps u with everything and always make sure you feel like home! Cant recommend Cadima house enough!! 
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"Highly recommended! I spent 2 months at the Cadima House and it was a great time.. Pemberton is a special place and especially to do your farm work I think it's one of the best spots. And Cadima House is a great place to stay, it's clean, it's a beautiful house, nice rooms and you have your own little family away from home. And if you're there in winter the fire place is super cosy!! Narelle, the owner of the house, is caring and helps you with everything! She's definitely the best landlord I've ever had because she's not just a landlord but a friend. If you ever get stuck or need advise, she always has the right advise for you! So if you're planning on doing your farm work make sure you go to Pemberton and live in the Cadima House! You will have a great time 
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Manjimup Lodge and Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- It is mentioned on their website that they are able to help find work. It states that “The manager, Abdul Haidari has good relations with local orchardists, wine growers and farmers. He is able to organise seasonal employment and site transport for willing workers. Applicants must have work permits or a Working Holiday Maker Visa.”
Contact info:
- Address: Manjimup Lodge Backpacker, 59 Rose St, Manjimup WA 6258, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9777 1090
- Website: http://manjimupbackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact the hostel directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- Tripadvisor has given this property a location score of 68/100 and rated it as somewhat walkable. There are 23 Restaurants within 0.75 miles, 2 attractions within 0.75 miles
Rooms/Facilities:
- Contact the hostel directly for information.
Reviews:
- Google: Fair (3.2/5)
- Tripadvisor: Poor (2/5)
- Facebook: (2.3/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
“I stayed in Manjimup Backpackers mid October 2019 as I was riding the 1000 km Munda Biddi trail; I had a bike and lots of gear with me. Abdul was very friendly and super accommodating especially considering I also had the bike + gear with me and had to check in late and leave quite early. He had tips for around Manjimup such as restaurants and places to visit. The signage in the hostel was most helpful for anyone that have not been to Manjimup or to the hostel previously. Great place and I would certainly recommend the hostel!”
“Don't go. Just don't. Believe me, all the reviews speak the truth. The hostel is poorly managed, there's no cleaning whatsoever, once in a while maybe the toilets. Your duty is to clean the kitchen and your own room. In case you didn't understand, this place is DIRTY beyond belief. And for that you pay 160$ a week, no tea, no coffee, no WiFi, no nothing. No even heating in winter. You need to pay an extra 20 a week. Abdul will tell you all the sweet words you need to hear just to be sure he can keep you there. You can see he answers reviews like a 15 yrs old kid. WORST hostel I've ever been.”
“Abdul is a great owner!!”
Monopolising third Reich of a place
“The owner Abdul has a monopoly on the entire area if you fall into his 160 dollar a week trap he will mug you off,he controls all the workers in tye area on. All the farms with various contracts ,if you reply to an ad and take a job with him you must stay with him , and if you find other work and leave he will ring the farm and destroy the new job you got not to do with him and replace you with two people staying with him , in manjimup you can have a house with mates for 100 bucks a week walk in walk out , there are about 1000 cameras in this hostel watching every move you make , the place is overcrowded and if you want to make food you best do it before 4pm it leave it till midnight , ridiculous place , he imposes fines for pathetic things like letting a dish soak or smoking by tge woodburner ,never known such a terrible human being , preaches about helping backpackers ,when he only helps his wallet , do not stay here ,head to pemberton backpackers and the manager will sort you rightout. A proper legend of a man down there , do not stay at manjimup backpackers period.”
Felt pretty uncomfortable with the owner abdul being quite hostile. Had to check out to catch a bus back to perth. the check out time was 10 but thought it would be ok to stay in the lounge of the hostel until the bus time, but told me that he didnt care and told me to get out of the hostel. Pretty shocked to experience this since ive never heard of a place that wont let you stay at a lounge for a brief while. also heard pretty bad stories about the owner like the other review says...
Unless youre desperate for a job. I would’nt recommend this place.
Normalee Manor
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- Normalee Backpackers is a working hostel in Manjimup which provides accommodation and access to employment for working holiday makers, travelers and seasonal workers.
Contact info:
- Address: 664 Ralston Rd, Dixvale WA 6258, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9772 1200
- Email: normaleehostels@bigpond.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact accommodation directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of (3.1/5).
It is considered a good location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 3.6 Great for proximity to things to do
- 2.9 Good for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 1.8 OK for airport access
Are the staff helpful?
- 14 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 50 %of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Reviews:
- Google: (4.0/5) Very good
- Facebook: (5/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The owner is super nice, every Friday there’s a free bbq, and there’s a lot of farm jobs available. However, it can be harder to get one if you’re a girl. It’s also in a beautiful region! It’s a bit far from the nearby town (10min by car) but the owner organises shopping runs a few times a week so you won’t starve ;) great working hostel in general!
Bad memories,bad hostel, joking farm, joking pay,mdfk
Although it is in a farm environment, its equipment is perfect, fixed maintenance and renewal, fixed environment, and even a vending machine?
The hostel staff will listen to the needs and try their best to help. More secure jobs will also be arranged, and most of the cooperative farmers are very kind.
Would definitely recommend for farm work! Makes it more bareable having mates at the hostel and people you can relate to while doing farm work. Go at a good time where there’s loads of work so from November - March ? lovely owners and great location!
We would like to say thank you to the gorgeous Naomi Eaton, since we arrived in the Hostel she was kind and welcoming.The Normalee Manor Hostel has something more to offer: you kind of leaving a family there <3. We suggest to chose that Hostel cause you will have one of the best experience of your life.
Working Hostels Near Donnybrook
146 Lodge Backpacker Accommodation
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- Please contact the hostel to inquire about jobs.
Contact info:
- Address: 146 S Western Hwy, Donnybrook WA 6239, Australia
- Phone: +61 487 900 897
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact accommodation for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.6/5
Great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 3.4 Good for proximity to things to do
- 3.8 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.0OK for airport access
- According to Tripadvisor, this hostel has a location score of 5/5.
Is it clean?
- Some reviews on Google and Tripadvisor have mentioned the cleanliness of this hostel as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- Tripadvisor has given this location a score of (4/5) for service.
Rooms/Facilities:
- lounge
- Dining rooms
- new kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Bedrooms are shared bunk rooms
- free on site laundry.
Reviews:
- Google: (4.1/5) Very Good
- Tripadvisor: (5/5) Excellent
Below are 3 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Not good
I had a lovely stay in this hostel. It is very Nice, clean with good facilities. Most of all the manager, Jac, makes you feel very welcome and comfortable at her place
Very good backpackers house. clean, affordable, friendly and very close to town. i enjoyed my stay in Donnybrook and at Lodge 146. thank you for letting me stay, i hope to come back to Donnybrook again and stay with you.
Brook Lodge, Donnybrook
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- This hostel does help to find jobs. “Looking for fruit picking or general farm work in South West WA? Then look no further. Brook Lodge works hard with the local orchards to assist travellers with finding work.”
Contact info:
- Address: 3 Bridge Street, Donnybrook, Western Australia, Australia
- Phone Number: +61 (8) 9731-1520
- Website: http://www.brooklodge.com.au/
- Email: info@brooklodge.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
- Double/Twin rooms: $170/ week or 1 night stays only $30 per person/night.
- 4 Bed Dorms: $155/ week or 1 night stays only $30 per person/night.
- 6 Bed Dorms: $150/ week or 1 night stays only $30 per person/night.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of _/5
Great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 3.7 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.0OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's property maintenance and cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 11 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 73% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ Grill
- Bar
- Book Collection/Exchange
- Concierge/Info Desk
- Credit Card Payments
- Entirely Non-Smoking
- Gameroom
- Hot Showers
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Lounge Area
- Pool Table
- TV
- Service Animals allowed
Reviews:
- Google: (3.8/5)
- Facebook: (4.7/5)
- Hostelcritic:
- hostelcritic.com rating : (3/5)
- Average traveller rating: (3.5/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Lovely friends. Lovely people Lovely all staffs
Thanks for brook lodge
I never forget all memories here.
Beautiful.
Really nice, laidback and clean hostel. Great staff and it’s located right next to the river and 2 min walk from the supermarket and other shops. They could do with new mattresses but overall I had a great experience here.
Brook Lodge is a good hostel, but it’s a place for working travellers and the beds are only sold on a weekly rate. The manager does an impressive job helping out his guests with jobs and he provides free transport to and from work. The hostel has good facilities that include a kitchen, internet access, pool table, table tennis, barbecue, laundry and a bar. There’s also a TV room with film characters painted on the walls. It is clean and well maintained.
HORRIBLE -- management is RUDE, place is FREEZING and DIRTY
This is the worst hostel -- saying the rooms are freezing is an understatement, outside is warmer than the room. They leave the heating on for just two hours at night. The rooms are so damp that the blankets and the walls feel damp. There is no laundry, the windows in the showers are always open and cannot be closed. There are no freezers, only fridges. Management is also very rude, its a horrible place to stay.
Disgusting cold and boring
It's a home away from home.
Just like a big family
Dolphin Retreat Bunbury
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- They do help to find work “ Our Work pinup board always contains lots of leads to find work such as employers looking for people to do a particular job and starting on a certain date. We have over 500 employers on our database that we contact regularly.”
Contact info:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Twin Private Shared Bathroom for US$60.70 per night
- Double Bed Private Shared Bathroom for US$60.70 per night
- 6 Bed Female Dorm for US$23.35 per night
- 6 Bed Mixed Dorm for US$23.35 per night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5.
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.0 OK for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for location.
Is it clean?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 56% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for cleanliness
- Hotels.com reviews give this property a 2.1/10 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 10 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 50% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 9.2/10 score for their staff.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- 13 guestrooms
- Female Dorms
- Mixed Dorm
- Near the beach
- Free use of bicycles
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Arcade/game room
- Self-serve laundry
- Barbecue grills
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
- Security Lockers
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Jobs Board
- Fax Service
Reviews:
- Google: (3.0/5)
- Hostelworld: (9/10)
- Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
- Booking.com (7.9/10)
- Travelocity (3.3/5)
- Wotif: (3.3/5)
- Agoda (8.2/10)
- Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great hostel with lovely staff. Everything clean and comfortable. Great location near town and near the beach. Would definitely stay again! Good vibes ?
Very good
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Oven door was broken making it inefficient
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
For a Youth Hostel this was good place to stay especially for younger generation who want somewhere cheap to stay.Toilets and bathrooms clean and lounge was comfortable to sit down.The owner was very friendly and helpful and found me single room which was comfortable and clean.No help from booking.com.If you just need somewhere to get your head down or cheap stay I would recommend.
It was a nice place to stay and value for money surely I will recommend this accommodation.
Wander Inn Bunbury
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- This hostel helps to find work. “We speak to about Employers every day about jobs for our guests. Most people who come to Bunbury to find work, normally find suitable work within the first 1 to 2 weeks.”
Contact info:
- Address: 16 Clifton St, Bunbury WA 6230, Australia
- Phone: +61 1800 039 032
- Free Call: 1800 039 032 (Within Australia Only)
- International Phone: +61 897 213242
- Email: book@bunburybackpackers.com.au
- Website: http://bunburybackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Single Private Shared Bathroom for around US$45.14 per night
- Twin Private Shared Bathroom for around US$59.14 per night
- Double Bed Private Shared Bathroom for around US$59.14 per night
- 3 Bed Private Shared Bathroom for around US$79.38 per night
- 10 Bed Mixed Dorm for around US$22.57 per night
- 4 Bed Female Dorm for around US$24.12 per night
- 4 Bed Mixed Dorm for around US$24.12 per night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.0 OK for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8/10 score for location.
Is it clean?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 71% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.1/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 54 % of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for their service
- Hotels.com reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.3/10 score for their staff
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- 23 guestrooms
- Female Dorms
- Near the beach
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Garden
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Self-serve laundry
- Barbecue grills
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
- TV in a common area
- Reception hall
- Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
- Luggage Storage
Reviews:
- Google: (3.5/5)
- Booking.com: (7.5/10)
- Agoda: (7.9/10)
- Wotif: (3.6/5)
- Expedia: (3.6/5)
- Hotels.com (7.5/10)
- Hostelworld: (9.1/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The rooms are small and the rest of the hostel is deteriorating. People smoke everywhere, where it’s not allowed and the management tolerate it (even inside).
Very Good
Very friendly residents, walking distance to beach and town centre. The 4bed girls dorm stank horrendously like sweat or dirty feet which no fresh air could pass. The bathroom facilities were clean enough, but so basic that u can't put your stuff anywhere at all. The bed was squeaky and uncomfortable with a very old mattress. Overall friendly and basic clean, but overpriced.
Has potential but bad in general
Good location and chill areas. Pretty expensive for such a lack of facilities. The kitchen hasn't got many appliances and what there is is filthy eg. the oven. The men's showers have no pressure and are often dirty. Things that get broken don't get replaced which shows how little the staff care about the hostel. There's no staff at the hostel from 10am-4pm and again after about 6/7pm apart from a backpacker who is meant to control the place. Also the hostel fails to find much work.
Bad
Was impossible sleep because people do not respect the rules of silent after 10 pm. They also let's people put music really loud until 10 am. Room are with Windows in the entertaining area. I couldn't sleep in all the night
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Working Hostels Near Albany
1849 Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- Please contact the hostel to inquire about jobs.
Contact info:
- Address: 45 Peels Pl, Albany WA 6330, Australia
- Phone: +61 8 9841 1574
How much does this hostel cost?
- Single room for around US$65
- Twin rooms with shared bathroom from around US$46-51
- Bed in Dormitory Room for around US$20-$25
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.8 Good for airport access
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their location.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their location.
Is it clean?
- 33 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 82% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7/10 score for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 52 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 85%of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their service
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.7/10 score for security.
- 24 Hour Security
- 24 Hour Reception
Rooms/Facilities:
- Female Dorms
- Mixed Dorms
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Hot Showers
- Cable TV
- Outdoor Terrace
- Jobs Board
- Parking
- Hair Dryers
- Laundry Facilities
- Bar
- Meals Available
- Games Room
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
Reviews:
- Google: 4.3/5
- Booking.com: 7.5/10
- Expedia: 4.3/5
- Hostelworld: 8.1/10
- Tripadvisor: 4.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Can’t tell you how much I liked this place. Arrived pretty skint and Pip and her staff were so kind in helping me out. Got a cheap meal at a nearby place and she recommended a bunch of places for work. If you stay anywhere in Albany, stay here!
cheap and close to amenities facility
Liked · near to everywhere in Albany, the room is clean
Disliked · the bathroom, common room, the air circulation
Washrooms dirty, Kitchen a very dirty dark hole. Other as described no breakfast available.Looks like the owner changed before a few years, now that accomodation is going down. Have really the potential for more.
Every evening I was there, there were party’s going on until all hours of the morning with very loud music. 50 percent of the people hanging out at the hostel were not paying guests, and with no security at the hostel or anybody managing after hours, it felt unsafe. I myself had to go out and turn music down. On 2 occasions there was vomit filling the bathroom sink as well as all over the toilet and floor. I drove over broken beer bottles twice in the parking lot.
I found the host was very relaxed and helpful, providing friendly advice about local sights to see, especially the local beaches and the old whaling station. Unfortunately it was cut short by the intensifying Corvid-19 virus as I had to get back to NZ while I can before the airlines suspended flights.
Six Degrees
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- No, they don't. Backpackers need to find jobs on their own.
Contact info:
- Address: 70 Stirling Terrace, Albany, Western Australia 6330, Australia
- Phone: (08) 9841 1466.
- Email: enquiries@sixdegreesalbany.com.au
- Website: https://albanymotelwa.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Standard Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom for around $37
- Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Harbor View for around $49-$53
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.8 Good for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.4/10 for their location.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.3/10 for their location.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location.
Is it clean?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 44% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.6/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.1/10 for cleanlinessTripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
- Travelocity reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
- Expedia reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 74 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 85 %of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.6/10 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.1/10 for service
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for service
- Travelocity reviews give this property a 4.1/5 score for service and staff
- Expedia reviews give this property a 4.1/5 score for service and staff
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with Security Lockers
- Key Card Access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for security.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Nightclub
- Games Room
- Off street car-parking
- High speed wi-fi
- Flat screen television
- Refrigerator
- Heating
- Tea and coffee
- Separate shared bathrooms for ladies
Reviews:
- Google: (4.2/5) Very Good
- Hostelworld: (8.8/10) Fabulous
- Booking.com: (8.2/10) Very Good
- Tripadvisor: (4/5) Very Good
- Travelocity: (3.7/5) Good
- Wotif: (3.7/5)
- Hotels.com: (7.3/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property
In the 3 weeks I stayed there, my room was cleaned only onceaonce the bathroom decor is old and tatty. Also the noise of the trains early in the morning woke me up. The advertised fast WiFi was too slow until I mentioned it to management. I will not be staying there again.
Great hostel!! Super close to everything, easy to check in and had some delicious food at the bar downstairs! Everything was nice and clean, would stay again!! Just a little suggestion: the timer for the lights in the female toilets went a little fast, strongly recommend changing that so we feel more comfortable having a shower and using the toilet!
Nice staff, great location
The owner was super nice and gave me a very comfortable room at the top floor with a nice view when my neighbor put there tv so loud I couldn’t hear my own thoughts. They also did room service which was great because of the corona virus. Very clean place.
Great Location
Love the location. Near to restaurants, shops and scenic sites. The room is big for three of us. Because it was cold, we had Aircond with heater. And it worked. There is a eatery restaurant next door. Good for family. We had a great time
Had two meals one fish and chips salad looks a week old. One steak half cooked one end raw left half of it, still old salad. NOT GOOD FOOD i did tell the waitress but nothing was done.Room old but comfortable 47 stairs up and down killed me,, lol. They have a happy hour but the beer I wanted wasnt on it,, full price for hanns super,??? Staff not helpfull, couldnt care less altitude, check in was good, about the only thing that was good.
Albany Bayview YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- This hostel helps to find work. “Our hostel owns a fully licensed recruitment company ABP Seasonal Solutions www.abpseasonalsolutions.com.au; that provides a free comprehensive in-house job seek service to guests at the hostel. We have an extensive network of over 40 companies that take workers through our recruitment agency.”
Contact info:
- Address: 49 Duke Street Albany, WA, 6330
- Email: albany@yha.com.au
- Phone:(+618) 9842 3388
- Hostel Manager:Jennie Halliman
How much does this hostel cost?
- 4 bed dorms for around $21 per night.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.5 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.8 Good for airport access
Is it clean?
- 17 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 82% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.4/10 for cleanliness
- Wotif reviews give this property a 4.1/5 score for cleanliness
- Expedia reviews give this property a 4.1/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 85 %of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.9/10 for their Service and Staff
- Wotif reviews give this property a 4.2/5 score for their Service and Staff
- Expedia reviews give this property a 4.2/5 score for their Service and Staff
Will your personal items feel secured?
- 24 Hour Security
- This hostel is equipped with Luggage Storage
- All dorm rooms have free lockers inside the rooms.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Barbeque
- Bicycles
- Disabled Access
- Internet
- Open Fireplace
- Parking
- Reading Room
- Television
- Tour Desk
- Video
- Washing Machine
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
Reviews:
- Google: (4/5) Very good
- Booking.com: (7.8/10) Good
- Agoda: (7.9/10)
- Wotif: (4/5)
- Expedia: (4/5)
- Hotels.com (8.5/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Google: (4/5)
Delightful manager, made my stay so pleasant.
Google: (4/5)
Booked a last minute room here and staff was very friendly. The hostel has a lot of art work painted on the walls and displayed. Love the vibe. Beds were comfy however there was no heater in the room so it was chilly. The toilet has its own room and you have to walk accross the hall to get to the showers to wash your hands
Booking.com: 10/10
It’s super central, the rooms are big, the beds very comfortable, the bathroom was clean. Free parking available.
Expedia: (4/5)
Convenient to all attractions. Old property but clean and comfortable
Hotels.com: (10/10)
Everything you needed and expected from a YHA. Good location - walk to everything local and drive to amazing beaches and sites
Working Hostels Near Margaret River
Margaret River Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help with finding work. “If you want to work our Work Desk will connect you to labour hire organisations who specialise in placing casual workers for local vineyards, hospitality, construction and tourism industries.”
Contact info:
How much does this hostel cost?
- 8 bed dorms $30
- 10 Bed dorms $30
- 6 bed dorms $32.50
- 4 bed dorms $32.50
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.0 OK for airport access
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.5/10 for their location.
Is it clean?
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.1/10 for cleanliness.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 75 %of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.4/10 for their staff.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Jobs Desk
- wireless internet
- large modern kitchen
- dining room
- relaxing common room/lounge
- substantial recreational deck
- BBQ
- table tennis
- on site parking
- disabled access and facilities
- music, videos, DVDs, TV
- Laundry
- CCTV
- Foxtel
- 3 large LCD TVs
- Swipe card access
- FREE WIFI/Internet
Reviews:
- Google: (4/5) Very Good
- Booking.com: (8.5/10) Very Good
- Tripadvisor: (4/5) Very Good
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Google: (2/5)
Nice hostel good location and mikki on the desk is super nice! Karl the manager on the desk is a really weird aggressive man who shouts at people for not cleaning dishes and also doesn't allow any drinking of alcohol whatsover. Good hostel but Karl makes it an unpleasant place
Google: (3/5)
A reasonable place to stay, cooking and laundry facilities available and you meet people passing through.
Google: (5/5)
This place has everything you need from a backpackers. The location is central to Margaret River town. Close to shops and transport.
The only thing I would change is it could have had better pillows.
Booking.com: (7.9/10)
Great location, nice house and I met some cool people.
The floor was a bit dirty.
Tripadvisor: (4/5)
Good base
The hostel was a nice base to explore the region. On check in you get cutlery and plates. However in the kitchen everything is sticky. The bedrooms and bathrooms are clean. A recommendation for the hostel would be to provide a tea towel to dry your own kitchen ware. Overall good stay and friendly staff
Inne Town Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- Please contact the hostel to inquire about jobs.
Contact info:
- Address: 93 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia
- Phone: +61 1800 244 115
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact this accommodation directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
Excellent location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.0 OK for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 for location
Is it clean?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 5.4/10 score for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 67% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.7/10 score for staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 for service
Will your personal items feel secured?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.1/10 score for security
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Outdoor Terrace
- Jobs Board
- Laundry Facilities
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- DVD's
- Board Games
Reviews:
- Google: (4/5) Very Good
- Hostelworld: (6.6/10) Good
- Tripadvisor: (4/5) Very Good
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Google: (5/5)
The owner so very Kind
Hostelworld: (5.1/10)
Unfortunately the hostel isn't looked after well, very old not well maintained. The bathroom was fairly clean but only one working shower, common areas are dirty, smelly. No keys for the rooms and everyone can just enter the premises unnoticed from the back and easily access the rooms unseen. There is a dog living there which isn't mentioned anywhere, it is barking and growling at guests and behaves scary at times. Breakfast is basic, staff was nice, lots of weed being smoked all over.
Hostelworld: (6.3/10)
Really not the place to stay if you’re used to a standard of a YHA. If you are totally laid back, you’ll find the place to be charming but I wouldn’t recommend it. Felt more like a ramshackle university house and I’m past that. Limited facilities and worn out, people can easily walk in and out if they choose - it had looked as if someone had previously tried to break into the room we were staying in. No lockers available but we did have a lock on our door (twin bed private room).
Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
I enjoyed my stay at this very chilled back packers. It is not luxury and is not clean (the kitchen and sofas outside are gross), but the other guests and staff are super friendly and welcoming.
Kitchen and rooms were pretty untidy and you can tell the people staying here are mostly working in the area and here for a while. It's got a homey feel to it which is nice, but be prepared for messy/gross shared spaces.
I felt safe here and everyone is happy to chat about the area and share info and tips on surf/wine/life! Bonus points for Holmes the dog.
If you're on a budget and want to chill with interesting people, I recommend it; just relax your expectations of hygiene.
Tripadvisor: (4/5)
Australia’s OKist Hostel
5 star location, 3 star hostel. There is nothing else in the Margaret River town which seems to be affordable for humble backpackers who want to stay in Margaret River Town. However the hostel itself I’d say was average. Can’t say I liked it, but it fit the purpose for 30 bucks a night in a 4 bed dorm. They have a nice dog too.
Margaret River Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
- This accomodation helps with finding work. “We can assist you in finding a job in the local vineyards and in any of a variety of casual bar and hospitality placements.”
Contact info:
How much does this hostel cost?
- 8 bed dorms $30
- 4 bed dorms $32
- Double/twin $76
- ensuite $87
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
Great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
- 4.0 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.0 OK for airport access
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 for location.
Is it clean?
- 13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 38% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3/5 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 67 %of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 for service.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Single, double, ensuite and dormitory, plus group and family rooms - a total of 100 beds in 26 rooms.
- Wireless Internet
- swimming pool
- large fully-equipped shared kitchen
- wood fire in main lounge for winter nights
- BBQ
- DVDs
- TV
- arcade games
- table tenni
- pool table
- bikes for hire
- provide free transport to connecting buses
Reviews:
- Google: (3.6/5) Good
- Tripadvisor: (3/5) Average
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Enjoyed our time here. Jools on reception was great and let us borrow bikes for free to try the nearest wineries. Decent accommodation with parking, good kitchen and clean toilet/shower blocks. Bit of a walk to the town but would have been happy to stay longer.
Nothing fancy at all, just clean and basic.
First impression: Nice staff, comfy beds, decent shower. The double bed rooms are further away from the busy part of the hostel, seperate kitchen in this part of the building. Price is a bit high for the standard, but hey we've only spent our first night here so actually I can't tell what else is here to find.
Very bad, even for budget accommodation
Had to book a last minute room in MR, and it was all that was left.
Terrible standard for a reasonably priced private hostel room. Very dated and unclean furnishings and tiles loose in bathroom. Not a comfortable sleep at all. Friendly staff was about the only pro. Needs a serious make over.
Awful!
Would not recommend this lodge. While I didn’t have high expectations this place is awful. Staff were very friendly and helpful and that was the highlight. The family room was filthy, smelly and overpriced. The mattress had a sink hole in the middle of it! I will be having the longest shower of my life when I leave here.
Working Hostels Near Mt Barker
Kendenup Cottages and Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Please contact the hostel to inquire about jobs.
Contact info:
- Address: 217 Moorilup Rd, Kendenup WA 6323
- Phone: +61 8 9851 4233
- Website: https://www.kendenup.com/
- Email: kendenupcottages@hotmail.com
How much does this hostel cost?
- Around $76-83 for shared rooms.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.1/5
Good location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining, and getting around
- 2.7 Good for proximity to things to do
- 3.6 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 0.0 No nearby transit options
- 2.3 OK for airport access
Is it clean?
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.9/10 for cleanliness.
- 5 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Are the staff helpful?
- 11 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 91% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.8/10 for their staff.
- Hotels.com reviews give this property a 9.4/10 for their service.
Will your personal items feel secured?
- For security, they have CCTVs outside property and in common areas
Rooms/Facilities:
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Barbecue
- WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Reviews:
- Google: (4.6/5)
- Booking.com: (8.6/10)
- Agoda: (7.6/10)
- Wotif: (4.2/5)
- Hotels.com: (8.6/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Google: (5/5)
The owners are wonderful, they cant help you enough ?. The food is delicious ??
Booking.com: (6.7/10)
Clean and comfortable. Nice lounge area very homely..
Restaurant was really cold. No bedside light. Limited power points in room..
Agoda: (6.4/10)
Pros: lovely spot out in the countryside that was quiet and peaceful. Able to use full kitchen to cook dinner. Nice to walk around farm on arrival.
Cons: a distance from town, wifi hard to access, cleanliness could be a little better (there’s a dead frog under one of the bunk beds).
Wotif: (5/5)
Loved it . Lovely people, great room and kitchen area. Great bar and restaurant . Perfect spot to explore the Stirling ranges . Even mountain bikes to head off on the beaut country lanes .. lovely
Hotels.com: (10/10)
Peacefull and friendly managment,situated in the lovely WA country side
Working Hostels near Penola
Penola Backpackers
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
4.1 Great for proximity to things to do
4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
2.6 Good for airport access
Booking.com reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their location
Agoda reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their location
Is it clean?
2 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.6/10 for cleanliness
Agoda reviews give this property a 8.6/10 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
Rooms/Facilities:
Grounds/Garden
Terrace
Family Rooms
Bbq Facilities
Heating
Sun Terrace/Deck
Air Conditioning
Shared Kitchen
Lockers
Shared Lounge/Tv Area
Laundry
Game Room
Designated Smoking Area
Reviews:
Google: 4.9/5
Booking.com: 8.5/10
Agoda: 8.6/10
Facebook: 3.7/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
We had such an amazing stay here the house is beautiful and a trip back in time. Warm and cozy welcoming and very comfortable beds. We would definitely stay here again the owner is an amazing person and was extremely friendly and professional.
Rooms: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Location:5.0
Truly lovely, homely, upmarket place. Owners Sandra and Norm give personal attention to ensure your stay is the best that it can be. Gorgeous kitchen, great hot shower, secure, heating works well, comfortable bed, dvds and TV to watch with great lounge chairs. I only stayed 1 night and wish I could have stayed longer. Stay here, you won't be disappointed.
Good
Liked · Very convenient location in centre of town. Very easy access and off street parking.
Disliked · A bit of truck noise outside at night, but that will be fixed very soon with the new Penola bypass.
Exceptional”
I like the location. The bed was comfortable. The coffee machine was easy to work. The host was easy to contact. The property was easy to access.
Nothing I didn't like. It all went smoothly.
Fantastic for large groups looking for a central location to stay in Penola
Spacious rooms · Historic building · Thoughtful amenities
Working Hostels near Coonawarra
Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Most of the people who stay here are holidaymakers. They have contacts with farm owners who can help to get fruit picking jobs.
Contact Information:
Address: 242 Comaum School Rd, Comaum SA 5277, Australia
Phone: +61 455 146 647
SMS: 0438 005 051
Email: slm@cbhp.com.au
Website: https://cbhp.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
16 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 75% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Wotif reviews give this property a 4.2/5 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.4/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
18 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
Wotif reviews give this property a 4.1/10 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Babysitting
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Free airport transportation
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Wifi
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Picnic area
Self-serve laundry
Reviews:
Google: 4.4/5
Booking.com: 8.4/10
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Hotels.com: 8.2/10
Wotif: 4.1/5
Expedia: 4.1/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Was a horrible place to stay, we booked the large tents but were given the wrong tent with no refund very hot and no cooling. The tent had old tissues inside if it and was not a pleasant visit altogether would not recommend at all.
Trip type: Family
Rooms 1.0 Service 2.0 Location5.0
Very good
Liked · Nice place which is away from everything with a peaceful view and feeling.
Disgustingly dirty and dissapointed
Let me start by highlighting we stayed in a centre cabin...when i say cabin...i mean shipping container. You would also think cabin would mean a little cleaner...but i honestly dont know if this shipping container has ever been cleaned. I could have collected the lindt and created a sculpture for the next person to inform them to run and not stay.
Im pretty sure we had a family staying with us because next door we could hear everything - the walls were as thin as paper. Considering the small space of a shipping container (portacabin for the Brits) one would expect logical furniture, however the largest piece of furniture was a giant desk with many shelves that you would expect someone to write their memoirs - i would have prefered a second bed as the so called sofa bed is not one...it indeed feels like a table. The actual bed leaves you waking in agony - looking forward to your physio appt so you can recover. You may be thinking that it couldnt have been that bad but it was. Im sure the flies next to the cabinets had died many weeks ago not while we were staying there and could have easily been cleaned, had the room ever been cleaned in its existence. The sponge looked like it had been used for an oil change and the cups were glowing with grease - and i couldnt clean them because of the sponge - pick your risks. Do not be fooled by the advertisement that states it is architectually designed or the hidden gem of Coonawarra. I have never felt so sore or dirty after staying anywhere else. The owners really need to step up and take some responsibility, as I am extremely dissapointed we spent any money here. It was disgustingly dirty and disgraceful.
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing staff name is Laura, she so helpful and friendly...definitely will go again.
Working Hostels near Tanunda
Barossa Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help to find work. “WE HAVE ODD JOBS TO SIGN OFF VISA DAYS WHILST YOU WAIT FOR FULL-TIME WORK” “Barossa Backpackers has many contacts with the 30 wineries in a 5km radius and they are always looking for workers.”
Contact Information:
Address: 9 Basedow Rd, Tanunda SA 5352, Australia
Phone: +61 8 8563 0198
Fax: (08) 8563 2723
Email: info@barossabackpackers.com.au
Website: http://barossabackpackers.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
4 person dorm $31 a night or $186* per week per person
6 person dorm $$30 a night or $$180* per week per person
10 person dorm $28 a night or $168* per week per person
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.4 Great for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
2.3 OK for airport access
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Are the staff helpful?
9 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 67% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for their service
Rooms/Facilities:
Free parking
Paid wifi
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
Fans
Linen and blankets
Reviews:
Google: 3.6/10
Tripadvisor: 3.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Stayed here from November 2017 to March 2018.
Basically all people staying in this hostel are working holiday people under 30 trying to get their second year visas. The hostel hires people to mainly potato/onion factories where the salary is usually around 20$/h. New people arriving to the hostel go at the bottom of a work waiting list and usually get work from the factories in two weeks. I got hired in two days, but some people had to wait for THREE WEEKS to start work (the hostel staff doesn't always know if there's work available, yet promise to find you a job "very soon"). The work in the factories is simple (usually packing and stacking potato creates/sacks for boys and grading for girls) and you don't have to do your 2nd year visa work under a burning sun. The many vineyards around Barossa also hire backpackers but you usually need to find grape picking jobs on your own.
The amount of work different people get in the factories isn't balanced. Some people work five days a week, and some only three or even two days a week! If you don't get enough work in one factory, just change to another!
Sometimes one of the factories (Virginia Farm Produce) randomly fires around ten people and then instantly hires other new ten people! For no apparent reason! They only do casual contracts so they don't even need to tell you that you're not working in the factory anymore. This happened to me TWO WEEKS before I was about to leave so I had no way of getting steady work before my departure (most jobs do 3-month contracts).
The HOSTEL itself isn't too bad. There's a lot of mosquitoes, but the showers and toilets work and are clean. There's a tv-room with a broken PS3, most people plug their computers to the tv to watch movies.
The kitchen is very often very dirty and crowded but they have free pans and pots for you to use. They have containers for dry foods and fridges that are usually full.
It seems like most locking systems in the lockers are broken and the doors to the rooms are always open so sometimes a beer or two might disappear if you're not careful.
The wifi in the hostel definitely IS NOT FREE, it costs 4$ for 5 hours and for the most of the time doesn't even work. There is a library 5 minute walk away that has free wifi and good computers. Foodland is also 5 minite walk away. The hostel also rents vans so if you need Hungry Jack's or cigarettes, you can drive to Nuriootpa (10 min drive away). You can also do free wine tastings in the many wineries around the area.
Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park (20 min drive away) is also worth seeing. Go there during sunset and you'll see A LOT OF KANGAROOS. Rifle Range Road, the road that goes there, is very scenic so be ready to take some pictures.
This place is very good for meeting new people. The atmosphere is chill and all people I've met here have been really friendly. The parties are good, but if you're planning to sleep on saturday-sunday nights, be ready to use earplugs.
Great for work….
We just finished our month long stay at the Barossa to earn some money.
Regarding work this place is fantastic they have 2 contracts with local factories and so there is always work if you don't mind being in a factory. If you can try and get a job at Mitolos from what we hear you are treated alot better then at Virginia.
Regarding the hostel as a place to live.... Saturday nights are party nights so don't expect to be able to sleep before 4am! We moved rooms and actually from room 1 you could hardly hear a thing. Facilities are limited at the Barossa... the kitchen is tiny, only 6 showers for 100 people... 3 in the men's, 2 in the women's and a disabled bathroom. Wifi is expensive (4$ for 4 hours) and there is not enough fridge and food storage space.
The most negative thing about this hostel is the vans to say they are in a poor state is an understatement. You have to pay 5$ a day per person to use them plus you have to put fuel in. I don't know where the 5$ goes because it certainly isn't on the vans. It was also very stressful at times due to the lack of vans... sometimes you would wonder if you'd even get to work at all. If you have your own car it's assumed that you will drive and take others to work I know some people got annoyed at this as it's 100 km a day added to wear and tear.
We did meet some fantastic people both at this hostel and at the job they found us. I feel most of the problems could be changed if the owner actually spent some money on the place. It is one of the most expensive places we stayed at so they are deffinately raking it in
This is a working hostel. So for any backpackers looking for their 2nd year visa, this is as good as I have seen. I however used it as a base for seeing the Baroosa because it is the cheapest option. And it served its purpose. The kitchen could be cleaner but this is the result of working holiday backpackers and there is a professional cleaner everyday. Once more this should only be seen as an option for backpackers seeking their 2nd year visa, and in this case it is very very good
Disappointing stay as the hostel was in such a filthy state. It had not been cleaned properly for ages. Everywhere you looked, you saw dirt.
The kitchen was the biggest mess. You could not cook in there even if you wanted to. It was so unhygienic, full of dirty dishes that are left for days, all the countertops dirty/filthy. I have never seen a kitchen as dirty as there. Even one of the staff agreed with me but felt like they had lost the battle against guests not caring to clean after themselves.
It is a working hostel and the people staying there seem quite young. Lots of noise, partying till whee hours, screaming in the middle of the night. There is no night manager so nobody is in charge.
The rooms are tiny and messy due to guests staying long term. No air con so it can get quite hot during the day. No vacuuming of rooms so they are also full of dust. Not cool if you are sensitive to dust as an allergic person.
Barossa valley and Tanunda are lovely places to visit but I highly recommend staying somewhere else
Thanks you for helping me get my 88 day visa.
Thank you Barossa Backpackers. You saved me big time I had 3 months to get my 88 day visa and I got it today no problems!
I found the hostel with a Gum Tree ad which looked fine compared to other hostels I researched and reviewed.
I came to the hostel by myself and met some fellow English guys who were in the same boat and together we work off the 88 days and best of all had a blast!
The hostel itself is super clean, staff are super friendly, they have there own transport to work. The only negative is that you have to pay for the internet but there is a free library down the road and it is 200 meter walk to the center of town with an expensive supermarket.
All in all great times, great people.
Working hostels near Berri
Berri Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps with finding work. If you decide to come we will do the best at our abilities to help you find a job. An own transport would be an advantage and gives you priorities.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
4.6 Excellent for proximity to things to do
3.5 Good for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
1.8 OK for airport access
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Airbnb reviews give this property a 4.8/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Are the staff helpful?
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4.6/5
Hostelz.com: 9.4/10
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Airbnb: 4.8/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Nice hostel, I have meet hier realy nice Persons
Best hostel in South Australia. Great for work and relaxing
After serveral suggestions by fellow travellers mentioning Berri backpackers, I finally decided to see this place myself on my way around the country. Best decision ever. This hostel really is a place of peace and joy. It will always be in my hard
I had a blast
Had an absolutely fantastic time there. Great place to hang out after work. It has so many facilities. All rooms were refurbished during my stay, new paint, shelves, mattresses, some new carpets as well which was very good to see. Overall I very much enjoyed my stay
Loved my stay at Berri Backpackers
I stayed at Berri Backpackers for 7 months back in 2013. After spending my first year staying in various hostels around Australia and getting more fed up with the living conditions i couldn't quite believe what i'd stumbled across, Berri Backpackers. My memories are of great atmosphere and that everyone was part of the communal life. I made some great friends while staying there, an extraordinarily wonderful place, and benchmark for all other Hostels.
The unit was spotless, had good facilities including a top of the range evaporative air conditioner. Good storage space for clothes and food and a friendly host.
Working Hostels near Renmark
Renmark International Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel helps to find work.
Contact Information:
Address: 89 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark SA 5341, Australia
Phone: +61 8 8586 4486
Phone: 0438 882 582 Matt
Organisation Email: mattbeech.rib@gmail.com
Contact: Matt Beech
How much does this hostel cost?
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4/5
Hostelcritic: 3/5
Below are some of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great place and owner. All the best Matt Regards T&M
It's just awesome..
no rubbish, honest caring and catering owners.
Cons its far away from your mum if you come from outside australia!
Pros the work they get you asap, the atmosphere, the friends you make and the caring staff.
amazing place to stay, i can be very fussy even when it comes to travelling around the world with a pack on my back, but this place was great! the staff made it, its a family business and has been for many years so they know how to look after you, give advice and be polite to the few idiots that you always bump into along the way. close to all shops in the beautifull country town, breathtaking views of the river and stretches of land. i met lots of friends here as most end up staying a few months, great place to get a second w h visa and everyone was so nice as you are all in the same place in life generally. bbq's are held and once you get to know everyone you generally all sit around the table together chatting and eating your cheap dinners of noodels and veggies! there is also a dvd card which makes it easy to relax after work, like a home away from home. i stayed for 4 months last year and did loads, i had a great job which enabled me to save for my flight back to scotland withing 3 weeks, there was the annual hot air balloon show and many cruises along the river, as well as beer and a football at the riverbanks with close friends i met. if you want a place to stay that has a warm and inviting atmosphere and is very clean then stay here, if not enjoy your travels wherever you go. :) :)
Koala Backpackers Renmark
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel can help with finding work.
Contact Information:
Reviews:
Google: 4/5
Facebook: 5/5
Below are some of the most recent reviews for this property.
Very nice place. Very clean and comfortable. Very good location too
Nice and clean place. Owners are very relaxed and helpful.
Really nice affordable living the owners are really welcoming and take you out on the river in there big boat and give you free food! 5stars!
Renmark & Paringa Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don’t.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Are the staff helpful?
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4.7/5
Booking.com: 9.5/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I've lived here for 9 months and feel comfortable and communicable with Kevin and his wife, they were friendly and lovely. Hope to meet again my Old friend Kevin
Kevin is an absolute legend. Our favorite and most enjoyable memory of Australia. We hope to see you again one day. Ryan and Steph
Exceptional
Liked · Facilities are incredible, great for families. Apartments are very nice, especially for the price.
great!!x
A welcome surprise .
Liked · The resort is relatively new with an amazingly good atmosphere. While the resort is a purpose built backpackers, they will take other bookings at the moment. Close to the local hotel for eating out.
Disliked · Nil
Murray River Queen
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help to find work.
Contact Information:
Address: Ral Ral Ave, Renmark SA 5341, Australia
Phone: +61 8 8541 4411
Email: info@murrayriverqueen.com
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
1.9 OK for airport access
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.5/10 for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Are the staff helpful?
32 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 69% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Hotels.com: 8.8/10
Booking.com: 8.8/10
Agoda: 9.1/10
Wotif: 4.4/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
This is a beautiful place to stay. The rooms are smaller than most hotels, and you pay a bit extra. But the view more than makes up for it. Such a beautiful sight being on the river. Being a boat, the whole place rocks a bit every time another boat goes by haha, but you quickly get used to that, and it's only really during the day.
There are many places to eat and shop within walking distance which is handy.
I would definitely stay here again.
Outlook was great.
The fact that we were not told it was under management for sale and facilities were closed..
Magnificent location at a great price with lovely staff and very comfortable room.....great coffee too!
The boat is unique, the staff were very attentive and helpful. Great location.
Working Hostels near Loxton
Harvest Trail Lodge
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help to find jobs.
Contact Information:
Address: 1 Kokoda Terrace, Loxton SA 5333, Australia
Phone: +61 8 8584 5646
Email: info@harvesttrail.com
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Are the staff helpful?
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 3.8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
(Translated by Google) We would recommend the hostel to everyone. It deserves more than 5 stars! Bronnie is a very good person, takes care of everything. In time like a replacement mother for you. Anyone who wants to spend their 88 days should go to the HTL Hostel. The hostel is super clean, you have everything you need. Kitchen is fully equipped and the rooms are great.
It was like family. There is a family atmosphere there, which makes work easier and fun when you come "home". Thank you for the wonderful time. We will never forget them.
It was a second house for me! New management and the place look like new... Kindness is the key world in that place! I recommend it!
Trip typeBusiness
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
I really enjoyed the period I spent in Harvest Trail Lodge Loxton.
Common area and toilets Always clean and tidy.
Friendly people and a really good management.
I miss them all!
If you are looking for a good place to stay while you are doing your 88 days, that’s the best place around!
Trip typeSolo · Friends
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
I really enjoyed the period I spent in Harvest Trail Lodge Loxton.
Common area and toilets Always clean and tidy.
Friendly people and a really good management.
I miss them all!
If you are looking for a good place to stay while you are doing your 88 days, that’s the best place around!
Trip typeSolo · Friends
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
I would 100% recommend this hostel for anyone looking to complete their 88 days. Bronnie and Hairy were so friendly and welcoming from the get go. The facilities were always clean and recently renovated. I made some unforgettable memories here and met a great bunch of people. A hidden gem!!
Trip typeBusiness
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
Comfy, warm rooms worth the price. Nice and friendly atmosphere, the other backpackers are very welcoming!
Working Hostels near Coober Pedy
Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Backpacker Inn
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
4 Bed Open Female Dorms $35 per person per night
4 Bed Open Mixed Dorms $35 per person per night
4 Bed Open Male Dorms $35 per person per night
20 Bed Open Dorm M/F/Mxd $30 per person per night
6 Bed Open Mixed Dorms $35 per person per night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
0.0 No nearby sightseeing options
4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
2.5 OK for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.4/10 score for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
17 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 88% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.9/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
28 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 89% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.6/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: (4.1/5)
Hostelworld: (8.2/10)
Tripadvisor: (4/5)
Agoda:(7.3/10)
Booking.com: (7.7/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Nice and comfortable place. Great service and reasonable prices. All amneties available and would suit everyones budgets.
Radeka’s Underground Backpackers is located in the heart of Coober Pedy. Within walking distance of pretty much everything in Coober. We arrived in off-peak season and were two of five people staying there so would assume it to be a bit noisy during peak season as there are no doors to the dorms. The dorm rooms were underground as described and a real experience. Kitchen and dining room facilities were available including fridge and freezer, stove top and pantry storage. Would stay here again if I ever head back to Coober.
Loved this place. Really good standard of accommodation. The staff provided so much information on check in which made stying here and finding things to do so useful. Looking forward to staying here next time I’m in town. Great place.
A warm welcome after a long journey
I had a fantastic stay at the Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Backpacker Inn. Heather and Gary made me so welcome. I found everything I needed at this well run hostel/motel. There is a variety of accommodation options, for every budget. I found the cost very reasonable for the well organised facilities provided. A very friendly oasis in the desert. Thank you both for a wonderful couple of days and for sharing your knowledge of Coober Pedy with me.
Interesting underground sleeping experience
Liked · Flexible check-in time, adapted to the Greyhound bus Schedule (thank you for letting us check in at 5 am!). Centrally located. Underground rooms. Basic room. Comfortable bed. Spacious common areas. Clean toilets.
Working Hostels near Port Elliot
Port Elliot Beach House YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
They offer general jobs in exchange for accommodation. They don’t help to get a fruit picking job.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
4.5 Great for proximity to things to do
4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
2.2 OK for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
29 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 97% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
24 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Male only dorms
Female only dorms
Mixed dorms
Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Shower
Kitchen
Additional bathroom
Washing machine
Toilet
Hardwood or parquet floors
Linens
Socket near the bed
Desk
Refrigerator
Shared toilet
Shared bathroom
Microwave
Heating
Kitchenware
Fan
Guest bathroom
Electric kettle
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Stovetop
Dining area
Entire unit located on ground floor
Toilet paper
Board games/puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Reviews:
Google: 4.6/10
Tripadvisor: 5/5
Hostelworld: 9.6/10
Wotif: 4.8/5
Expedia: 4.8/5
Hotels.com: 9.6/10
Agoda: 8.8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
This hotel is for me the best hostel where I've never been by far. It is located 10 meters from the beach. It is very relaxing and cosy hostel. Everything is very clean. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment. The garden is great with a vegetable patch, and a barbecue. The rooms are very clean and some have sea views. Beds are very comfortable. The bathrooms are also very clean and functional. The common areas are very large and you can eat while having a view of the sea. There are board games, guitars etc. you can't get bored. I have met amazing people here. Everything is done to have a great stay. I used to travel and stay in a lot of hostels and this one is really great. And the best is obviously the managers of the hostel Jill and Graham who will take care of you during your stay. They really know port elliot and the surroundings. They will be there if you need help, their welcoming is perfect. Thank you so much Jill and Graham, I had an incredible stay here in Port Elliot. If you are still hesitate, go there you will not regret it, you will feel at home and the atmosphere is incredible.
Trip type: Vacation
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
The managers Jill and Dave were so welcoming, they knew everyone staying there by name and even spent the evening with us providing everyone with wine and cheese. They created a lovely welcoming atmosphere and I would love to visit again..
Stunning view of Horseshoe Bay. Friendly staff and well maintained facilities
Comfortable beds, nice kitchen, plenty of fridge space, nice lighting, beautiful location. Everything clean. Great variety of travellers to meet there
The new managers are doing a great job - mingling with the visitors and helping in any way they can, keeping the place clean and welcoming!
Working Hostels near McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help to find work. “WE ONLY ASSIST BACKPACKERS WHO ARE STAYING WITH US FIND FOR WORK WE ARE NOT A EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WE ARE AN INTRODUCTORY SERVICE FOR BACKPACKERS TO FARMERS”
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How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.2/5
3.9 Great for proximity to things to do
4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
4.2 Great for proximity to transit
3.1 Good for airport access
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 71% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Booking.com reviews give this property a 4/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
13 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 69% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.5/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 3.4/5
Booking.com: 5/10
Tripadvisor: 3.5/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
REALLY BAD, dirty rooms and all other commonity places. No one working with cleaning, or very seldom. Also they force young people to sign an contract ( be cause they help them with some kind of work) to be paying 300 dollars, if they dont stay!!!! But when its so dirty and filthy, and SOOO FAR AWAY to the work, over 1,5 hours by car ONE WAY!!! Going to report this hostel
What more can be said?!? We have been given a guided tour of the whole facilities. By the lady.
Don’t recommend to anyone. Not cheap enough given the conditions.
Liked · We were lucky and had the dorm room to ourselves. We were also able to checkin at the time that suited us even though no one was there to check us in.
Disliked · Filthiest backpackers we have ever stayed in. Flies and crumbs in the kitchen, mud and dirt all through the bathrooms and showers, no where to put shower stuff and towel in the shower room. A window was smashed at some point during the night of our stay. There were signs mentioning how police get called regularly to the property due to behaviour of guests. No way of locking our room. This all combined to us feeling unsafe there. Would not recommend to anyone.
Filthy Amenities
Men’s toilets were filthy, floor was covered with urine, urinal was out of order and lights did not work. I was too scared to poo. Showers were in need of a thorough clean and there were piles of discarded dirty clothing, toiletries and towels. Not surprisingly they were vacant. Kitchen was expansive, needed a clean and was light on for crockery and cutlery. Accommodation was basic and comfortable, belongings were able to be secured with individual room key and locker. Room needed a sweep and mop as there was rubbish, dust and relics of past guests. Reception was polite and helpful. Guests were friendly and the location was great. More of a cheap workers abode rather than tourist accomodation.
Well run hostel, great locatiom
My wife and I visited McLaren Vale overnight en route to Adelaide to sample some of the region's famed wineries. We were very pleasantly surprised with our experience in this well run hostel. We had originally booked a four bed dorm, however we were given a private double room, with no additional charge, when we asked about this on arrival. We were also provided with washing powder free of charge from the friendly and laid back staff. Our room was small but functional. The hostel is extremely well located, only a few hundred metres from the Shiraz Trail, with many wineries within walking distance. Supermarket just around the corner, and there is a very large kitchen to cook in with plenty of space.
It should be called out this is a backpackers with some longer term guests who are working in the region, which didn't bother us at all but worth being aware of before booking. We would recommend this place to others travelling on a budget in the region.
Working Hostels near Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills Backpackers/Gumhaven
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel has connections with farmers and orchards and can help to find work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Reviews:
Facebook: (4.4/5)
Google: (4.2/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The greatest hostel in Australia! Although secluded, Adelaide Hills Backpackers is the place to be! With a picturesque scenery, homely environment, and a great hostess: Heather, you cannot ask for much more. During my two month stay, I frequented the gym, swimming pool and beautiful porch, often. While also making some of the best acquaintances during my Australia trip.
If you decide to visit, greet Wilbur. The nicest man alive.
I left yesterday after being at the hostel since September. You won't find a hostel like it anywhere. Everyone in the hotel becomes like family! Heather is amazing! She helps with finding farm work and listens when you need to have a rant about it. � facilities are clean and comfortable and you have full access to a pool (great after a day of farming) and a gym. In the 3 months I've been there we've had parties and dinners together as well as access to cars to go and explore the hills.
Highly recommend! Thanks to Heather!
Heather puts a lot of passion into providing a good homely environment. The place is one of a kind, rather remote, but good facilities. I stayed for a couple months and had my own room to myself and got to work out at a fully loaded gym everyday. It was a little hard to come by good work but there was usually something. A lot of the farmers had a poor season because of weather so nobody's to blame for some of the jobs falling through. Anyways, beautiful place and relaxed environment that you won't find in busier hostels.
Gumhaven is one of the best hostels I've stayed at!
Located in the Adelaide Hills the hostel is situated in a very picturesque area. On site there's a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, bar and outdoor barbecue area, perfect for summer evenings.
The general living space is well maintained, has wifi and a tv with free view channels.
Cars are available onsite to get you to and from work and can also be used for day trips at the weekend.
I stayed at this hostel for 11 weeks and had an incredible time and met some amazing people.
The hostel is run by Heather, who's an absolute star, willing to help you with any problems you may have! She makes the hostel feel like home, hosting family dinners and birthday parties, really getting to know the groups.
I've the most amazing memories from my stay here and would highly recommend Gumhaven to anyone.
Thanks for the hospitality Titch x
Stayed here with my partner for 5 weeks and it was fantastic. Great facilities in a lovely area. Heather runs things brilliantly and we enjoyed our stay
Backpack Oz
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don’t.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Dorm (12 bed mix): $10
Dorm (4 bed Mixed): $10
Dorm (6 bed Female / 7/8 bed mix): $10
Single Double bed for single occupancy: $35
Double Doubled bed: $45
Twin Double bed / 1 x attached overhead bunk bed: $45
Triple Double bed / 1 x attached overhead bunk bed: $60
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.0 Great for proximity to restaurants
4.6 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.4 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
This hostel is equipped with security lockers, safe deposit box and luggage storage.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.3/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
30 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 67% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.7/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.8/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
39 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 82% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a _/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 3.9/5
Hostelworld: 8.3/10
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Wotif: 3.9/5
Booking.com: 8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Nice people and and good atmosphere. They organise dinners so we can all spend some time together. Plus the guest house is very quite and perfect if you need to rest.
I recommend
A wonderful hostel. Very clean and chilled out. They are doing three free dinners a week. We only had the Monday nights vegetarian chili con carne and it was delicious. The rooms seem ridiculously cheap (probably due to the coronavirus). There is a lot of information all over the hostel about washing your hands and looking after yourself and each other. The owners seem to be very pro-active in looking after their guests.
Great spot !
My first backpack !
Nice place!
Big living room and big kitchen.
The place is clean and you've got everything around at less than 5 minutes walking.
Good vibe and the owner is really cool and always smily ?
Exceptional
Liked · Location is close to all attractions and transportation.
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Kitchen is clean and big enough.
Disliked · Should separate toilets/bathroom for M and F.
Friendly staff, peaceful environment, clean and tidy, convenient location, especially the guesthouse section. very reasonable prices also. Thankyou for your lovely hospitality.
Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel can assist with finding work. “Nomads Adelaide Travellers Inn Backpackers Hostel can help you find work to fund your travel. Work available, Adelaide show, catering, cooking, selling, rides etc. We have work coming in all the time from landscaping, construction, hospitality, harvest work etc.”
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
3.5 Good for proximity to transit
4.3 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6/10 score for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.7/10 for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
23 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 26% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 5.6/10 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
16 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 62% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.3/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Books, DVDs, music for children
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Vending machine
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
Self-serve laundry
Air Conditioning
BBQ
Jobs Board
Reviews:
Google: 3/5
Hotels.com: 6.9/10
Hostelworld: 6/10
Tripadvisor: 3.5/5
Wotif: 3.2/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
(Translated by Google) The latter half is Japanese. This hostel is much cleaner and comfortable than before! Though still same economic price and FREE parking.Big balcony with friendly people.1 min walk to catch free bus.supermarket is next door.perfect for long stay people too .;) Many reviews Unlike the contents written in, the toilet and room are now clean. It is a good atmosphere to talk with travelers and play ukulele on a large balcony. It seems that this hostel was the original Japanese inn in Adelaide, and the owner of the Japanese-Japanese family showed me the information notes that the senior backpackers left behind. 1 minute walk to the free bus stop, next to the supermarket. Recommended for long stays! When you arrive in Adelaide, please board the free shuttle bus number 98 or 99. It is about 15 minutes from the center by foot.
Dirty and bed bugs everywhere don't stay here
If you want to know how it is just check what S******* in dictionary means. F****** disgraceful, place should be banned and leveled with the ground.
Great place to stay
The lovely lady at reception was extremely helpful and we are very greatful for the service she gave us. She went out of her way to look up public transport time tables for us and even helped us with trying to cancel tours we were not able to do anymore. Very spacious rooms and fresh clean linen. only problem with the room that could make it a bit more cozy would be a small couch or something comfortable to rest and watch the tv on as you do not always want to be in bed to relax.
The outdoor area was a lovely area to eat dinner and mingle with other guests with the kitchen on the small side it really was nice to have somewhere to go eat and get out of the way of those cooking. We stayed here last year also and the improvements that have occurred are great. When we come back next time I am sure it will be even better.
Private ensuite looked like it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The location was good for access to the city, but the room was so dirty that we will not be staying again.
Hostel 109 flashpackers
Contact Information:
Address: 109 Carrington Street, Adelaide. South Australia 5000, Australia.
Phone: +61 (8) 8223 1771
Email: stay@hostel109.com.au
Website: https://www.hostel109.com/
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.2 Great for proximity to restaurants
4.6 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.3 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.6/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
This hostel is equipped with security lockers, luggage storage, and has key card access.
Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.5/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
32 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 81% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.4/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
35Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 91% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.5/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.8/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4.1/5
Hostelworld: 8.4/10
Tripadvisor: 4.5/5
Booking.com: 8.3/10
Wotif: 4.1/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I stayed at 109 Flashpackers for one week. I really enjoyed my stay hear,
All guest hear where very friendly and respectful.
Very roomy entertaining erea, with two great balconies facing Carrington street,for a quite drink or to enjoy the sun.
You couldn't ask for more friendly and helpful staff,
Very well priced and great quite location.
I'll definitely stay hear again on my next trip to Adelaide.
Totally recommend 109 flashpackers
One of the best hostels I've seen in Australia. Really nice owner, great rooms with enough space, really good beds. It was always clean, even the kitchen was never a mess. In really enjoyed my stay, and would always come back..
Excellent
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to public transport & most sights. Sharing room with noisy Males SNORING all night.
Start was good with friendly staff at lobby and a clean room but the rest of the hostel area like kitchen not clean and lot of broken and old cupboards . The toilets and showers old and things broken.
Ive stayed in alot of hostels this is the best nice staff help anyway they can friendly an atmosphere youll enjoy relaxing place is verry clean i would recommend to all of different ages not a party house im not young but was welcome where alot of places refuse check out double rooms 1st floor good accommodation a place to be enjoyed book direct its cheaper
Tequila Sunrise Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does not help with finding work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
16 Bed Capsule Room: $28
4 Bed Dorm: $29
6 Bed Dorm: $28
8 Bed Dorm: $24
10 Bed Dorm: $20
12 Bed Dorm: $19
6 Bed Dorm Female: $26
8 Bed Dorm Female: $24
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.5 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
This hostel is equipped with security lockers, security cameras and luggage storage.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.7/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
26 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 62% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.3/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.5/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
33 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 94% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Common Room
Air Conditioning
Linen included
Nice Balcony
Lockers
Breakfast included
Luggage Storage
Kitchen
DVD's
Free Wi-Fi
Towels for hire
Hot water showers
Tours available
Check in 2PM
City maps
Check out 10AM
Cable TV
Vending machine
Free coffee/tea station
Security cameras
Credit Cards Accepted
Laundry Facilities
Jobs Board
Reviews:
Google: 4.2/5
Booking.com: 8.2/10
Hostelworld: 8.3/10
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Wotif: 3.7/5
Agoda: 8.8/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
I really love this place.. nice place and people.. and they serve the best pancake i ever tasted.. i ate pancake everyday, really love their pancake.. definitely will be back and stay here when i back to adelaide.. i miss the pancake
Good vibes and nice breakfast and dinners! Clean and well situated. Great party atmosphere in evenings and clean in the mornings. Really exactly what you'd want from a Hostel! Real value for money.
Loud but Yummy!
Pros:
Free food!! Tasty pancake breakfasts and four nights a week they make you dinner! Really tasty! Make sure you queue early! Generally plenty for everyone but people go for seconds!
Facilities were good, toilets/showers upstairs are really good, downstairs is poor.
Cons:
Be prepared for party on the weekends! Very loud. Had to ask people to shh at 4am both Friday and Saturday night. Not sure why the front door is at the front by the rooms! The backdoor services the reception and common room so why is this not the front door?!?
Luggage storage was not secure with the door just open all the time. Backdoor is open all the time so anyone can walk in off the street and they wouldn’t look out of place!!
Not much room in the dorms and lockers are mostly broken. Had to store my bag on-top of the locker which was a bit of a nightmare
The capsule rooms are insane. Amazingly comfortable and self privacy.
I left 15 min's after check in loss what I payed the smell was like a dump I booked a 6 bed room and was put in a 10 bed room
Adelaide Central YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does not help with finding work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.5 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.2/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
This hostel is equipped with security lockers, luggage storage and key card access.
24 Hour Security
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
92 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 96% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.7/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.7/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
88 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 89% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4.3/5
Hostelworld: 8.8/10
Tripadvisor: 4.5/5
Wotif: 4.4/5
Hotels.com: 8.9/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Nixe hostle for traveling in Australia. Parking costs extra 12$ per day but that's OK for in the middle of the city. Minus one star because I think it is expensive for what you get, compared to other hostels.
This hostel was in a great location and had great facilities! Stayed there twice.
Incredible hostel the best one I’ve ever stayed in. Perfect location, everything you need, great wifi and super clean..
Decent base whilst in Adelaide.
Large hostel, free pancakes for breakfast was good. Staff were friendly. Bit of a hike to get there from the airport if arriving late at night (but still only a bus ride and a walk). Comfy beds, nice showers
Staff helpful to tell you about how to get around especially with public transport
Sunny's Adelaide Backpackers Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help to find work.
Contact Information:
Address: 139 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Phone: +61 8 8231 2430
Email: stay@sunnys.com.au
Website: www.sunnys.com.au
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.6 Excellent for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8/10 score for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
25 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 52% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7/10 score for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
35 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 77% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 3.9/5
Hostelworld: 8/10
Tripadvisor: 3/5
Facebook: 4.3/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
This place's charm is less in the physical structure, but more those that make them a home. I've got a few examples proving this, but I'll share the most recent. I hadn't been at the hostel in over a month, when a package arrived there for me. A simple e-mail and Pete brought it to the post office and sent it on to me. I offered to cover the postage and he was adement I pay it forward to someone who needs it. Yes it's a hostel, not the Hilton, but I'd argue that Sunny's has better customer service, and definitely more heart.
Helpful friendly blokes at reception very welcoming and accommodating. Thank you!
What an awesome spot. The owners are possibly the nicest I've met. I drove in on a motorbike and one of the owners helped me do a valve adjustment free of charge.
Not only that but the spot is great. Adelaide is cool town if you give it a chance. Come to this hostel if you want to make friends!
Nicest staff I've met
What an awesome spot. The owners are possibly the nicest I've met. I drove in on a motorbike and one of the owners helped me do a valve adjustment free of charge.
Not only that but the spot is great. Adelaide is cool town if you give it a chance. Come to this hostel if you want to make friends!
Thanks for all the help. I couldn't have made it to Darwin without it!
Blue Galah Backpackers
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.4 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.8/10 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.8/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
20 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 50% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 4.5/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 6.5/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
33 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 64% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.4/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.4/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Google: 4.8/5
Booking.com: 7/10
Hostelworld: 5.8/10
Tripadvisor: 2.5/5
Wotif: 3.2/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Lovely environment. Central location.
The girl on the reception over the weekend. Only thing I regret is not asking for her number. Jk. Real amazing people in the staff and always to help..
Good place and good location with a friendly staff and one bar available on the balcony. Clean and tidy. Unfortunate my room was close to the bar and its so loud the week end till 2 a.m that its not possibe to sleep.
Reasonably priced in a great location. Bar sells pints for $5.50 which is much appreciated. Some rooms to back onto the bar so it can be quite loud. If you're looking for somewhere quiet look elsewhere. If location and price are all that matter then I can't fault the Blue Galah.
Visted the blue galah hostel. It was a very dark hostel, there were people living there and the hostel did not smell great. Very stuffy and a dark hostel. Showers were okay but other than that I was glad to check out. Kitchen was small and dirty but the the kitchen was equipped. Location is right in the city but would not stay here again.
My Place & Adelaide Backpackers Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help with finding work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.4/5
4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
4.2 Great for proximity to restaurants
4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.5 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.6/10 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.1/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
This hostel is equipped with free security lockers and luggage storage.
24/7 Key Card Access
24/7 CCTV Security System
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
19 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 84% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.8/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.2/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
23 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 83% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.4/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.5/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
6 Bed Mixed Dorms
6 Bed Female Dorms
8 Bed Mixed Dorms
Key Card Access
Common Room
Bicycle Parking
BBQ
Breakfast Not Included
Air Conditioning
Hot Showers
Self-Catering Facilities
Cooker
Fridge/Freezer
Utensils
Outdoor Terrace
Jobs Board
Parking
Microwave
Card Phones
Washing Machine
Linen Included
Free City
Maps
Free WiFi
Free Internet Access
Free to use Sauna
DVD's
Reviews:
Google: 3.7/10
Hostelworld: 6.8/10
Tripadvisor: 2.5/5
Wotif: 3/5
Booking.com: 7.2/10
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Very good location, close to Coles, Adelaide central market and Adelaide central bus station. A walking distance from Rundle mall and Hindley Street. Also close to buses which bring you to the airport. …
+ Clean and tidy dorm. Good location. Nice communal areas..
- Inadequate number of bathrooms for number of guests..
Suited my needs prefectly
Manager / owner was super nice and very helpful, could not recommend this place more
Disappointing
AWP Premium Accommodation
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does provide seasonal work based on availability.
Contact Information:
Address: 614 South Rd, Glandore SA 5037, Australia
Phone: +61 8 8297 8898
Website: http://australianworkplacement.com.au/contact.html
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Rooms/Facilities:
Short Term or Long Term Stays
18 Room Facility
Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Free WiFi
Linen Included
Wheelchair Friendly
Common Room
Bicycle Parking
BBQ
Breakfast Not Included
Air Conditioning
Hot Showers
Dishwasher
Cooker
Fridge/Freezer
Utensils
Dryer
Jobs Board
Parking
Ceiling fan
Iron / Ironing Board
Microwave
Towels Not Included
Computer with internet available in foyer
Photocopying, Fax and Printing Facilities
AirPort Transfers (available on request)
Public Transport -Tram(stop 6) Bus(stop 7) within 20 metres
Location 3km's from the city
Fully secured private residency
Full Laundromat-coin operated commercial appliances,washers,dryer and ironing
Fully Furnished rooms with bar fridge, desk, robe, bed, bedside table, air conditioning, wireless internet connection.
Showers, toilets, vanity wash rooms, fully tiled facilities
Dining Area & Commercial Kitchen
Linen Provided
Outdoor landscaped area including BBQ, tabels and chairs undercover
Car Parking
Non Smoking
Disabled Facilities
Convenient, close to city and shopping facilities
Building cleaned daily
Cost effective to help your stay as pleasurable as possible.
Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
Reviews:
Google: (2.4/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The place is next to a road with heavy traffic (i didn't know that as i booked the place from Melbourne), couldn't sleep at all. I left the day after and lost the bond but any way i was probably going to loose it as the owner of the place didn't sound honest at all! I found for a couple of dollars more a nice and calm airbnb in the same area.
You should not rent this bnb because the owner does not keep his word, he is dishonest. He clearly told me he will pay me back for a vacant room, and for a week no news. Really disappointed
Good , clean and quiet. Good place for short term stay. Location is also very convenient. It's just besides tramp station 6
Pretty good place, not quite exactly as described and shown in pictures but nice place none the less. Some repairs need to be done but good kitchen and bathroom. Internet only works half of the time.
You should pay 300$ for bond but Usually, the manager is not at the office. It is hard to get back the bond in person when you leave. Even if you call the manager after you leave here to get back the bond, he rarely answer the phone. Many guys haven't been getting back there bonds at the moment.
The Little Pub Backpackers
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
5.0 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
4.3 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
Is it clean?
Are the staff helpful?
Rooms/Facilities:
12 Bed Mixed Dorm
6 Bed Mixed Dorm
4 Bed Mixed Dorm
6 Bed Female dorm
Free internet access
Security Lockers
Breakfast Not Included
Self-Catering Facilities
Outdoor Terrace
Parking
Washing Machine
Laundry Facilities
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception
24 Hour Security
Restaurant
Bar
Linen Included
Reviews:
Google: (3.8/5)
Hostelworld: (7.1/10)
Tripadvisor: (2.5/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Super friendly staff satisfied 5+
Amazingly central with great access to buses, trams and trains from the centre making it easy to travel around Adelaide and its suburbs, the staff are extremely helpful when you ask them any questions however are more geared towards downstairs (the pub/bar and slot machines) compared to other hostels. The beds in the rooms were great with plenty of space however there was only 1 double socket for a room of 6 which meant some other guests would charge their stuff in the night after taking yours out. There was not much space in the kitchen especially fridge space was lacking for the amount of people staying there, however there are a couple of supermarkets just a short walk away so it’s not a big issue as most people just buy and cook their stuff straight away. The kitchen facilities are not the cleanest and most hygienic I have used.
I have stayed in many hostels for 15 years but this one I can’t recommend. The shared bathrooms were dirty, toilets disgusting, sometimes no toilet paper, no toilet brush... On top of it, it’s super noisy. You can not only hear the street noise of drunk teens but also other guests were slamming doors (kinda unavoidable because they only shut by slamming). If you can, stay somewhere else.
Stayed in a double room with my missus. Clean Bar Fridge and sink in room with good solid bed and good mattress. Considering its above a pub not too loud but did only stay during the week. Great location, couldn't be anymore central to everything. Friendly, helpful staff. A Free use washer and dryer.
Super central but not the cleanest kitchen
Amazingly central with great access to buses, trams and trains from the centre making it easy to travel around Adelaide and its suburbs, the staff are extremely helpful when you ask them any questions however are more geared towards downstairs (the pub/bar and slot machines) compared to other hostels. The beds in the rooms were great with plenty of space however there was only 1 double socket for a room of 6 which meant some other guests would charge their stuff in the night after taking yours out. There was not much space in the kitchen especially fridge space was lacking for the amount of people staying there, however there are a couple of supermarkets just a short walk away so it’s not a big issue as most people just buy and cook their stuff straight away. The kitchen facilities are not the cleanest and most hygienic I have used.
Port Lincoln YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does not help to find work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
Is this hostel located in a good area?
According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.6/5
4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
3.6 Great for proximity to restaurants
0.0 No nearby transit options
3.6 Great for airport access
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for their location
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 for their location
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
This hostel is equipped with security lockers, luggage storage and key card access.
24 Hour Security
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.8/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
31 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 90% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 10/10 score for cleanliness
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.7/10 for cleanliness
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
28 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 89% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for their staff
Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their service
Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.6/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
8-Bed Male Dormitory Room
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Free City Maps
Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Free WiFi
Linen Included
Air Conditioning
BBQ
Bicycle Parking
Book Exchange
Breakfast Not Included
Ceiling Fan
Common Room
Cooker
Cots Available
Dryer
Fridge/Freezer
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Iron / Ironing Board
Jobs Board
Key Card Access
Microwave
Outdoor Terrace
Parking
Reading Light
Security Lockers
Self-Catering Facilities
Towels Not Included
Utensils
Washing Machine
Wheelchair Friendly
Board Games
DVD's
Games Room
Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: 4.5/5
Hostelworld: 9.7/10
Tripadvisor: 5/5
Wotif: 4.9/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Beautiful and clean please
very helpful staff, property very clean easy access to town and shops
What an amazing stay!
One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. Debi and Rob were so welcoming and informative. They went above and beyond. The rooms were super clean, the beds comfy and the facilities were amazing! Also the TV in the room was a bonus! We stayed here for two nights while we did our shark cage dive. The hostel has a movie room, lounge area and bar. It also has amazing kitchen facilities and outside area. Thank you so much for our stay!
Very nice place . Annoying owners
Liked · Very clean hostel , almost like brand new. Great TV room .
Disliked · Beds were to small . The owners were annoying. Having a a moan about everything because they see it as there house not as you being a paying guest . Literally every day you wake up they'll have something to moan about which made the stay not as good because I was on edge
I had a great time at the hostel. It’s very clean, everyone is very helpful, especially Debbi. Really recommend and it’s near the shark diving centre
Working Hostels near Bridport
BRIDPORT YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help with finding work.
Contact Information:
- Address: 47 Main St, Bridport TAS 7262, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 6356 1585
- Email: bridport@yha.com.au
- Website: https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/tas/north-east-tasmania/bridport/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact accommodation directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
- 4.4 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.1 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.1 Great for proximity to transit
- 2.4 OK for airport access
Will your personal items feel secured?
- YHA reviews give this property a 91% rating for Safety & Security.
Is it clean?
- 6 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness as favourable.
- YHA reviews give this property a 98% rating for their staff.
Are the staff helpful?
- Some google reviews have mentioned this hostel's service to be favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Barbeque
- Bicycles
- Boat/Canoe
- Games room
- Parking
- Television
Reviews:
Google: (4.2/5)
YHA: 92%
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Stayed with 2 young kids in a family room. Clean, quiet room, organised, helpful and friendly host. Would definitely stay again.
Very basic accommodation.
Very acceptable place to stay with a seaview from the common area.
Beautiful location, Quiet, friendly host
Great hostel. Feels so homely. Murray is an absolute gem. Was really comfortable here and it was super chill. The view from the common room is gorgeous.
Working Hostels near Hobart
The Pickled Frog
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms start at $19 per night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.3 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- 24 Hour Security
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.4/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 43 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 65% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.7/10 score for cleanliness
- Expedia reviews give this property a 3.4/5 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 92 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 88% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service
- Expedia reviews give this property a 4.3/5 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Shared Dormitory (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm)
- Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm)
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Linen Included
- BBQ
- Bicycle Parking
- Book Exchange
- Cable TV
- Common Room
- Dryer
- Fridge/Freezer
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Jobs Board
- Parking
- Security Lockers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Washing Machine
- 24 Hour Security
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Shuttle Bus
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels for hire
- Bar
- Cafe
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Vending Machines
- Board Games
- DVD's
- Foosball
- Games Room
- Pool Table
- Wi-Fi
- Wii
Reviews:
Google: 4.1/5
Hostelworld: 8.6/10
Tripadvisor: 4/5
Wotif: 3.7/5
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Kitschy, eclectic space with a great vibe. The dorms were clean, the common spaces ample. Staff is incredibly patient and helpful. Salamanca and Constitution Dock (MONA ferry!) are a 10 minute walk, in addition to lots of eateries ($-$$$$) and groceries. Communal luggage room available with lockers for a fee (didn’t use cuz my dorm mates were awesome and there was plenty of storage space under and around the bunks). Minimalist accommodation but so cozy and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again!
Trip typeSolo
Rooms 4.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
Disappointing.
Downstairs bar and nooks for seating dining. Warm friendly welcome but then went downhill from there.
Security lax with open rear windows. Noise from tv till midnight, common room till later. Cleaner emptied bottle bins 6am! Dorm a mess. Door handle broken. No bed light. No power or usb. No shelf. Sheet felt and smelled unclean. Pillows need replacing. Bathroom upstairs and all the way to rear of building. Maintenance lacking. Door missing from mens toilets...
Would we stay again. No.
- Hostelworld Review: (10/10)
Super cosy, chill, warm and easy to be comfortable. Really nice atmosphere among everyone staying there - some long termers. Comfy beds and nicely laid out 14 bed dorm, didnt feel crowed at all even though was full. Reception always happy to help and provide info. The tours they offer were involving good attractions, although i didnt go on the tour myself. Around the corner was Eurocar where we rented a car, soo convenient and a two min walk away from the hostel. Great time, I love Tasmania.
- Tripadvisor Review: (2/5)
I didn't enjoy it
I was in a 14 beds room, overcrowded, not well ventilated, nor good illumination. The stuff isn't the helpfull, everything seems over capacity.
My friend had a bug in her bed, and they didn't give her any compensation for the night she had to spent sleeping in the living room. They only changed her room.
Lots of long term guest, so may be hard to socialize if you're there only for a few days
Fun in Hobart
It’s very funky and fun. Building is a little old and it’s not that close to downtown. Great fun if you like hostels (and I do)
Backpackers Imperial Hotel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don't.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room from $15 per night.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.3 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.4/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- 24 Hour Security
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.8/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 59 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 49% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.6/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.1/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 48 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 50% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.6/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.6/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
- Security Lockers
- Common Room
- Breakfast Not Included
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Dryer
- Cable TV
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Washing Machine
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- 24 Hour Security
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
- Board Games
- Pool Table
- Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: (3.1/5)
Hostelworld: (7.5/10)
Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
Wotif: (3.3/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Everyone here is friendly and kind in backpackers, especially they made me feel like a family when I came here in Tasmania, here everything is very clean, everyone comes every week clean my room, they always maintain cleanliness here, very polite and friendly, especially Alex and Laurence they are night guards, they always ensure the safety of the backpackers community at night and they will always be there when you are needed them
Trip type Solo · Business · Family · Couple · Friends · Vacation
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
Convenient location; bathrooms were clean; private room was very large with a comfortable bed; quiet
- Hostelworld Review: (6/10)
I've been very unhappy with how the management treated us. We got fined 30$ for something that was purely an accident and I've never been so ashamed of the behaviour of someone else before. It was absolutely reckless that they fined us and although the hostel was nice and the other guests and the staff extraordinarily friendly, I left with a bad feeling. The management is not open to find compromises.
- Tripadvisor Review: (3/5)
Good and bad
Need more private bathroom and shower. And they don't look clean. Kitchen is mess no place to put food in the fridge. No much plates and cups. The chair and sofa look dirty need a cover so that they are wash every time.
Beds are good and comfy. Need more storage places in the room.
- Booking.com Review: (9/10)
Comfy bed. Clean rooms.
Disliked · One toilet in the men's room. Water soaked carpet in the vicinity of the men's bathroom at the time of our stay - must have been a plumbing issue. I hope this was sorted.
The Nook Backpackers
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Beds starting from $23.40
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.3 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.9/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.5/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 56 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 80% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.5/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.1/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 80 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 86% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.8/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- 4 bed female dorms
- 6 bed dorms
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
- Security Lockers
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Cooker
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Outdoor Terrace
- Jobs Board
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Late check-out
- Reception (limited hours)
- Bar
- Vending Machines
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- DVD's
- Board Games
- Games Room
- Pool Table
- Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: (4.1/5)
Hotels.com: (8.6/10)
Hostelworld: (8.5/10)
Tripadvisor: (4.5/5)
Wotif: (4.3/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great location, clean and amazing staff! You will find yourself like at home with a big confy lounge area indoor and treats as free coffe and tea ?? confortable beds and nice local beers sold at the reception! Been here almost a month and I totally recommend it!
Trip type Solo · Friends
Rooms 5.0 Service 5.0 Location 5.0
- Hotels.com Review: (10/10)
I really liked the nook. I stayed for several nights here. It was comfortable. The kitchen was good. The hostel itself was not very full (due to travel restrictions from COV-19) which did make it easier to use the kitchen. I liked the laid back feel here.
- Hostelworld Review: (10/10)
Loved my stay at the hostel it is well managed by Robbie Kept well cleaned and tidy and it’s very welcoming to all the people and Would definitely want to stay here again.
Fantastic friendly clean and tidy very very happy i rate it 11 out of 10
- Tripadvisor Review: (5/5)
Superb Place! Overall the best value for money.
Superb Place to be. Staff is extremely helpful and often go the extra mile to help you. Good amenities and a welcoming lounge where everyone can socialize.
Very Close the city centre (2min) and value for money for the location and services.
Clean rooms and bathrooms. Huge kitchen so we don't have to queue and wait. Separate bbq station and entertainment area. Ping pong, Movie room, pool table. Secure Parking too. They also give free tours to Mt Wellington :)
Montacute Boutique Bunkhouse
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don't.
Contact Information:
- Address: 1 Stowell Ave, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7004
- Phone: +61 3 6212 0474
- Website: https://montacute.com.au/
- Email: hello@montacute.com.au
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/montacutebb
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/montacutebb
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/montacutebb
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms start at around $24 per night.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.1 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.7/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.4/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 35 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 100% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.5/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.2/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 44 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 91% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.5/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 5/5 score for their service
- Hotels.com reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Linen Included
- Free Parking
- Free City Maps
- Towels Included
- Free WiFi
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Breakfast Not Included
- Adaptors
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Cooker
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Outdoor Terrace
- Reading Light
- Parking
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Laundry Facilities
- Bicycle Hire
- Luggage Storage
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
- Bar
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Board Games
- Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: (4.7/5)
Hotels.com: (9.2/10)
Hostelworld: (9.3/10)
Tripadvisor: (4.5/5)
Wotif: (4.6/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Really nice place :)
- Hotels.com Review: (10/10)
Exceptional
First Hostel Experience
Located very near the water, Salamanca Place, and in Battery Point, this property offered multiple lodging options and was a clean, well managed alternate to other, more expensive options. No snoring from the five other women bunking in my shared room.
- Hostelworld Review: (10/10)
Truly beautiful hostel in the historic Hobart suburb of Battery Point, an easy walk from the airport bus. Best hostel kitchen I’ve encountered, including plenty of regularly washed tea towels! I’d definitely stay there again, in a heartbeat.
- Tripadvisor Review: (5/5)
Just perfect for me
I have being staying here for two nights.
This hostel is easygoing, quite, clean and well organised.
There is everything you need: lots of space to enjoy, laundry, nespresso machine, free te and coffee and a free car park.
I loved it
- Booking.com Review: (10/10)
Exceptional
Hobart Central YHA
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms starting from $19
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.9/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.4 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.8/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.4/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- 24 Hour Security
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 34 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 85% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.4/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 35 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 74% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.3/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- 4 Share Female
- 4 Share Mixed Private Bathroom
- 6 Share Female
- 6 Share Male
- 6 Share Mixed
- 8 Share Mixed
- 12 Share Mixed
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Security Lockers
- Key Card Access
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- Breakfast Not Included
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Cots Available
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Cooker
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Reading Light
- Jobs Board
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Safe Deposit Box
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Towels Not Included
- Laundry Facilities
- Airport Transfers
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- 24 Hour Security
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
- Bar
- Board Games
- Games Room
- Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: (3.9/5)
Hotels.com: (7.9/10)
Hostelworld: (8.8/10)
Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
Wotif: (4/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
My family members stayed here and said it was good enough and cleaner that a lot of hotels they have stayed at!
- Hostelworld Review: (9.7/10)
Clean. And nice, helpful staff.
- Hotels.com Review: (6/10)
First stay at a YHA. Very nice and helpful staff. Great location. Our private, ensuite room was separate from shared rooms and facilities and was quiet. However, the property is pretty run down and needs a major upgrade. Common kitchen is small and had many flies. Sheets and towels did not smell or looked clean.
- Tripadvisor Review: (3/5)
Situated right in the centre of Hobart, it’s in a perfect location for all your activities. Rooms and bathrooms were very clean and I never felt unsafe during my stay. The winning part of this hostel is it’s incredible staff. They were so friendly, caring and understanding. I had to extend my stay a few times due to the COVID situation and they could not have been more accommodating. I felt so comfortable here.
Consider your options
I stayed here for one-night before transferring on to a tour, so can only really judge the ease of check-in and room comfort.
As I arrived late and the reception was closed, I pre-confirmed a mechanism for checking-in. As it happened, without an Australian SIM card, I had to log on to the hostel’s WiFi and call the number left on the door. This wasn’t a simple solution.
I arrived in town after a warm day and tried to sleep in a room without a fan or a/c. This was a challenge, whilst it was also on a creaky, metal bunk.
It’s therefore my conclusion that there must be more comfortable local, budget accommodation options for using whilst in town.
Tassie Backpacker @ The Brunswick Hotel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don't.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms starting from $19 per night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.3 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.5/10 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with security lockers and luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.4/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 16 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 56% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.1/10 score for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 6.4/10 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 17 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 71% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.8/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Security Lockers
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- Breakfast Not Included
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Jobs Board
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Fax Service
- Tours/Travel Desk
- ATM
- Housekeeping
- Express check-in / out
- Reception (limited hours)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- DVD's
- Board Games
- Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: (3.2/5)
Hostelworld: (7.2/10)
Wotif: (7.2/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Booking.com Review: (8/10)
Very good
Super central location! The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Luggage storage was unlocked with the door open all day. The storage is also shared with the restaurant, so there was very little room to leave bags.
This's to provide a hack for future fellow travellers to get around the cold showers. I really like Tassie Backpackers at The Brunswick so criticising it is like criticising a good friend, you don't really want to. I love the character of the old building, it gives you a taste of the old Hobart which is really nice and the lounge and rec areas are cosy, it's reasonably sociable, generally good people and vibe. Ok - so it generally has barely warm showers unless you get in early but the hot water runs out very quickly. I got lucky the first day and got actually consistent hot water which I never have there before, but the second day they were lukewarm at best and given there were two unexpectedly freezing cold mornings in Hobart, this would've been intolerable and I honestly don't know how people there do it. Two get arounds, one of which I'd resolved to do if I ever stayed there again and this happened is the Doone Kennedy Aquatic Centre is 10 minutes walk east of there, easy to get to and for $2 non-swim entry you can have a warm shower, which I did. The second, which I discovered later that day, is that there are free showers on Level 3 of the car park of all things attached to the shopping centre with the Woolworths in it across the road from the Brunswick. If the hot water is next to nonexistent which it mostly is I *strongly* recommend one of these two options unless it's summer and hot as in the colder months the cold showers are just horrible. The only other thing is there are hardly ever any bowls in the kitchen which from what I observed is because guests pilfer them which really isn't cool. But not the fault of Tassie Backpackers, you just have to be prepared is all I'm saying.
Trip type Solo
Rooms 4.0 Service 4.0 Location 5.0
- Hostelworld Review: (8/10)
Was here very briefly, but for what I needed this place was perfect! Cheap accom in an old building, it’s what you would expect for the price. Location was perfect, accom a little tricky to navigate so could use some better signage for bathroom/toilet and kitchen, but it has character. Relaxed vibe, a bit noisy with the pub, minimal AC and power points for charging in rooms but portable fan and gang plug was provided. A good base for work/holiday trip. Would stay again!
- Hostelworld Review: (8/10)
Good location & facilities. Suitable for a small young group
Very good
Old and dirty
Hobart's Accommodation & Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Yes, they do.
Contact Information:
- Address: 41 Barrack St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
- Telephone Number 1: +61 3 6234 6122,
- Telephone Number 2: 1300-252192
- Email: info@hobarthostel.com
- Website: https://www.hobarthostel.com/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact accommodation directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.3 Great for airport access
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.4/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage and Safety deposit box
Is it clean?
- 48 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 81% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.1/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 44 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 86% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.7/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Street parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Bridal suite
- Ironing service
- Laundry
Reviews:
Google: (3.9/5)
Tripadvisor: (4/5)
Wotif: (3.9/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Very clean simple rooms. Bed comfortable and had the Best sleep.
Owners very accommodating and obliging
Trip typeFriends · Vacation
Rooms 4.0 Service 5.0 Location 4.0
Location Was good. Hobart fully booked. Very helpful staff
The friendly welcome, we were made to feel like family in the hostel. Nothing negative.
- Tripadvisor Review: (5/5)
Stayed at the Ibis styles hotel. It was our first visit to Hobart & we were really pleased with the location of the hotel. It was an easy walk to Salamanca markets & all the main Hobart attractions. Lovely staff & it was no problem to organise a late check out as we had an afternoon flight back to Sydney. We had breakfast twice in the dining room which was very enjoyable but unfortunately didn’t have dinner as we had made other plans. Lovely modern hotel our room had views to Mt Wellington. Will definitely return.
- Booking.com Review: (6/10)
Pleasant
Liked · Staff very warm
Disliked · A lot of noise. The towel didn't dry in the bedroom and the bathroom didn't have foot towel.
Working Hostels near Devonport
Tasman Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
Yes they do. It states on their website that,“Tasman Backpackers staff work closely with over 30 farms and factories to ensure you will get Harvest Work as soon as possible. All the Harvest Jobs we provide count towards your Second Year Visa.”
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms starting at $25.00 Per Night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.1/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 3.6 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 5.0 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 3.0 Good for airport access
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with free security safes for valuable items
Are the staff helpful?
- 7 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 43% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
Rooms/Facilities:
- Dorm Rooms 7 – 9 beds
- 5 bed dorm rooms
- Reception Desk
- Fully Equipped Kitchens and Large Dining Area
- Food Storage and Refrigeration Areas
- Guest Laundry
- Shared Bathroom Facilities
- Free WiFi and computers
- Large lounge and games room with pool table, dart board, satellite TV, DVD, Mini Cinema Room (Movie Room), magazines and Board Games.
- Outdoor BBQ and Entertainment Area
- Free Security Safes for valuable items
- Licenced Bar
- Free off-street parking
- Bike Hire
Reviews:
Google: (3.6/5)
Below are some of the most recent reviews for this property.
This review may not be relavent to the current staff but I stayed in this hostel 12years ago when my son was 4 and I was 22 he love this huge place that he slid around on his socks everywhere. The place was clean and welcoming and most of all warm, in both felling and tempeture. It's hard to backpack with a toderler and this place made it easy. My son met people from all over the world, I remeber him siting quietly talking with a young lady from Germany they were discussing why jimmy Newtron was better than spong bob. I honestly have never to that day, or this had such an easy backpackers exprence with a child. Most places won't allow children let alone make them feel greate about there adventures.
If I could give 0 stars, I would give them. The facilities in this hostel are totally down and except that we found mold in the curtain in our room. They offered us another room but still with mold in the courtain. We paid for a whole week and even if they had no mold free room for us they were not willing to give us the money back. I have asthma and we told them. We couldn't stay there checking out after one night and lost 340$.
They told us that they clean the courtains oftenly with mold killer. After our reclamation they washed the curtain again and after that it was so much cleaner than before that I can't believe they wash them often. The whole hostel smells very humid.
Also the aura is really bad. This hostel was an home for elderlys before and it looks actually still the same.
Everytime we told some local where we stayed they knew immediately that's a shity place.
- Hostelcritic.com Review: (3/5)
This is a sprawling place with lots of rooms, and not bad facilities. I was there at a quiet time however, and there was not a single other person staying there. The dorms are quite big, but very bare and dull. No linen comes with the beds, and they are very basic, but the hostel is also very cheap. I paid just $12 a night there. A negative point is that the hostel is way out of central Dewvenport - not too far to walk if its a nice day, but not pleasant in the rain.
- Hostelcritic.com Review: (3/5)
We stayed here for 2 nights and took advantage of a top tour to Cradle Mountain - $50pp. The owner is nice and the hostel was an old nurses accommodation, it was quite drafty as middle of winter, but the duvet supplied for the double rooms was excellent! There are some longer staying residents there who are strange to say the least, but every night @ 6:30pm there are FREE cakes and bread for all!
Working Hostels near Coles Bay
Coles Bay - Esplanade YHA
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don't.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms start at US$22.56
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.4 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.1 Great for proximity to transit
- 1.7 OK for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.2/10 score for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.5/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 12 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 50% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.9/10 score for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 8.7/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for their service
Rooms/Facilities:
- 4 Bed Male Dorm
- 4 Bed Female Dorm
- 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
Reviews:
Google: (3.8/5)
Hostelworld: (8.4/10)
Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
No heating or cooling in rooms. Paid for own room and got 4 single sized bunk beds with no towel for a high price of $80 for one night. Clean and good location but nothing else good to say of facility.
Trip typeVacation
Rooms 1.0 Service 1.0 Location 4.0
Tried to book a bed same-day on their website through the booking system. It said that it was not possible same-day, and so gave an email to enquire directly on availability. Emailed them around 1pm. No one ever got back to me.
- Hostelworld Review: (6.3/10)
difficult to book - no way with the app yha and on the yha-website no solide wifi - when working very weak poor facilities: few places to charge your devices, no locker, one (1) single knife to use in the kitchen the staff is very friendly - worst yha I ever met in Australia (and I‘ve been in myny yha)
- Hostelworld Review: (9.4/10)
Improve shower in female bathroom and sheet on mattresses very confusing. Liked kitchen facilities, separate fridges very useful. Quiet and good location for Coles bay
- Tripadvisor Review: (3/5)
Not good for couples. Great for groups of 4-6.
Rooma qere ok, comfortable beds. The cabins are shared between several travellers so even if you book a private room, you will be staying with single travellers as well. Confined space and very noisy. We had 2 terrible single travellers in the cabin whom played loud music and made excessive noise. We went to complain but the reception advised us we would have to deal with the travellera ourselves or upgrade to a private cabin ($50 extra). We decided to just stay and was very happy to leave the next day.
Working Hostels near Launceston
Arthouse Hostel
Do they offer or help with finding work?
No, they don't.
Contact Information:
- Address: 20 Lindsay St, Invermay TAS 7250, Australia
- Phone: FREECALL 1800 04 11 35
- Phone: 03 6333 0222
- Mobile: 0413 266 718
- Email: bookings@arthousehostel.com.au
- Website: http://www.arthousehostel.com.au/
How much does this hostel cost?
- Female dorms
- Large Female Dorm - 8-10 share for $25 / person
- Medium Female Dorm - 6 share for $27 / person
- Small Female Dorm - 5 share for $29 / person
- Male Dorms
- Large Male Dorm - 8-10 share for $25 / person
- Medium Male Dorm - 6 share for $27 / person
- Small Male Dorm - 4 share for $29 / person
- Mixed Dorms
- Large Mixed Dorm - 8-10 share for $25 / person
- Medium Mixed Dorm - 6 share for $27 / person
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.6/5
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.3 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.5 Great for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.3/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.3/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- 24 Hour Security
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.9/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 40 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 52% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 6.2/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 51 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 82% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.3/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.7/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- 8 Bed Female Dorm
- 4 Bed Mixed Dorm
- 6 Bed Male Dorm
- 6 Bed Female Dorm
- 6 Bed Mixed Dorm
- 8 Bed Mixed Dorm
- 10 Bed Male Dorm
- 10 Bed Female Dorm
- Linen Included
- Free Parking
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Breakfast Not Included
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Outdoor Terrace
- Jobs Board
- Parking
- Hair Dryers
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
- Towels Not Included
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Fax Service
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Shuttle Bus
- 24 Hour Security
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- DVD's
- Wi-Fi
Reviews:
Google: (3.8/5)
Hostelworld: (7.5/5)
Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
Hotels.com: (7.4/10)
Wotif.com: (3.7/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Welcome mate, arthouse hostel since 1888
Welcome mate, the perfect place for your 88 days ?
Beautiful place to stay!
We left as soon as we were able to secure alternative accommodation after discovering a lot of long hair strands under the bottom pillow. Top pillowcase looked like it had been washed but there is no way the sheets and/or bottom pillow case could have been washed with that much hair under and hanging from the pillow. Can't comment on any of the other facilities as we didn't stay, the hair was too off-putting
- Hostelworld Review: (10/10)
Great people, Good Place. Good value.
- Tripadvisor Review: (9.7/10)
Good vibes but grotty hostel
Stayed here for a few nights in a mixed dorm. The place had good vibes, friendly staff and plenty of chatty and friendly people. It’s also very cheap as well.
The drawback was that the facilities were very grimy and in disrepair. The kitchen and bathrooms were especially bad. The kitchen had grease dripping down the walls, chunks broken off the walls, a hole in the roof above the stoves and was absolutely filthy. Many of the showers were out of order (had to try 3 different showers before I found one that worked, wasn’t just a dribble and the taps hadn’t fallen off!!) but even the one working shower I found was mouldy, the laminated side wall had peeled off and there was hair everywhere. It’s a cheap hostel so I guess you get what you pay for!
- Booking.com Review: (10/10)
Chile
Liked · I love that it is a big and old house. It is always clean and the staff is very friendly. The kitchen is large and has everything you need. The rooms are comfortable and spacious.
Disliked · The shower that is on the second floor
Launceston Backpackers
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help with finding work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms for around US$18 per night
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.8/5
- 4.7 Excellent for proximity to things to do
- 4.5 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 4.7 Excellent for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9.4/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.7/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.8/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 42 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 79% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property an 8.5/10 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.1/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 43 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 79% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 9/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.5/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Male dorms
- Female dorms
- Mixed dorms
- Free Parking
- Free City Maps
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- Breakfast Not Included
- Meeting Rooms
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Jobs Board
- Parking
- Washing Machine
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- DVD's
Reviews:
Google: (3.9/5)
Hotels.com: (8.1/10)
Hostelworld: (8.7/10)
Tripadvisor: (3.5/5)
Wotif: (4/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Excellent all round
The most clean hostel in my life.
- Hostelworld Review: (8.3/10)
+ Good location, very close to supermarkets and only a few minutes walk to the centre. Friendly staff & cute dog! - Security could be better as anyone can walk in.
- Tripadvisor Review: (5/5)
One night stop over
We stopped here during a tour and as it wasn't too busy we had a whole dorm room for me and my girlfriend (which is the dream in hostel life). The fella on the front desk was helpful and knowledgable, the kitchen was well equipped and they even had some adorable dogs wandering around. The room was pretty standard for a hostel, beds were a bit squeaky when turning in the night would be my only complaint.
- Booking.com Review: (10/10)
Perfect place to stay in Launceston to walk Overland Track. Clean, quiet we had a spacious twin room
Liked · This was the perfect place to stay while in Launceston ready to walk the Overland Track. We had a twin room which was very spacious and we loved the cleanliness of the whole place. The kitchen was great to cook our own meals, with a Coles supermarket just up the road. Most of the other backpackers were young internationals, extremely polite and very quiet.
Disliked · Nothing could be better. It was all perfect for our requirements. Not luxury class, but perfect for us.
Working Hostels near St Helens
Trails End
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact accommodation directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4/5
- 4.0 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.9 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 3.9 Great for proximity to transit
- 1.8 OK for airport access
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8/10 for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
Is it clean?
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.2/10 for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.4/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- No internet access available.
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Children television networks
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Reviews:
Google: (4/5)
Booking.com: (8/10)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
Great place to stay, owner is very friendly. You can use the shared kitchen, it’s well sorted.
Laundry is also available. Highly recommend
This place could be one of the best hostel... But... We never received any email regarding the fact that the owner won't be there to welcome us. And we had no code for the door... The kitchen was not clean at all, and the rest of the place was extremely messy... Such a waste.
And for the price ($35) to not have WiFi... It's clearly not normal
- Booking.com Review: (10/10)
Exceptional
Liked · Nikki was a super hostess, very nice, very helpful. Our room was comfy and clean. We had our own bathroom, right beside our room. Quite convenient.
Disliked · Nice to have an extra night table in the room.
- Booking.com Review: (10/10)
Very homely and good value.
Liked · Very clean comfortable room and bathroom, well equipped kitchen. Nicole was very helpful and welcoming, good local knowledge.
- Booking.com Review: (7.9/10)
Liked · Nice bedroom with lot of light. Well equiped kitchen.
Disliked · We had private bedroom with own bathroom, but bathroom was outside the bedroom and everybody has acces to it. So we paid for private bathroom, but during the night other people from their bedroom were coming to our bathroom and they used it.
Working Hostels near Huon Valley
Balfes Hill
Do they offer or help with finding work?
This hostel does help with finding work.
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Contact accommodation directly for prices.
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.5/5 score for their location
Is it clean?
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 2.5/5 score for their service
Rooms/Facilities:
Reviews:
Tripadvisor: (2.5/5)
Facebook: (5/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
- Tripadvisor Review: (1/5)
Terrible Service
Out of all the hostels I've stayed at across the world, this is one of the worst for cleanliness and facilities, especially considering the price to stay here. However, this isn't the reason why I feel the need to write a review recommending that you do NOT stay here.
The reason you shouldn't stay here is because of the owner: Jayne.
Jayne is rude and aggressive to the backpackers staying at the hostel on a daily basis. It is clear that her motive for running the hostel is solely to take as much money from us as she can. If we ever made any complaints, Jayne's response was:
"If you don't like the way I run things, leave!"
which is exactly what most of us did (after giving 14 days notice to get our $200 deposits back, of course). We naively assumed that - during these 14 days - Jayne would leave us alone and just wait for us to leave, however she continued worse than before, name calling and threatening to kick people out at ridiculous hours of the evening. Worst of all: she actually phoned our employer in an attempt to get us all fired from our jobs.
During my stay at Huon Valley Backpackers I thankfully meant some great people. It's just a shame that the atmosphere was always ruined by Jayne. I'm now staying in a gorgeous Airbnb for a cheaper rate with some of the people I met, would strongly recommend this to anyone completing their 88 days farm work in Huon Valley, Tasmania.
- Tripadvisor Review: (1/5)
Jayne
If you're reading this from the mainland, and you're considering coming to Tasmania to do farm-work: stay clear of this area. There are limited employers and limited places to stay, and the people in charge will take advantage of that.
Jayne, who runs Huon Valley Backpackers, is no exception. She will take every opportunity possible to take more money from you, on top of the premium price that she is already charging for a less-than-premium service.
I could rant all day, but I don't want to waste more time than I already have arguing with Jayne. I tried to explain to her (in person) that perhaps charging $600+ per month to live in a house with:
- a mouse-infestation
- no working oven
- limited heating
- limited electricity (no plug sockets in the rooms and only a few in total)
- limited hot water (four minute showers)
- no wifi in the hostel itself, and terrible wifi in reception
...was perhaps too much to charge, especially to backpackers who are earning very little as it is. But she told me that this was simply because I didn't understand how to run a business.
I have never run a hostel. But from the way Jayne acts, you would think she hadn't either.
On one occasion, we were woken in the middle of the night by Jayne. She was shouting and screaming at one of the backpackers in the corridor outside the bedrooms. We had to be up at 5:30am the next morning, but that didn't stop Jayne. In the end, she only left when we begged her to go and let us sleep.
I truly believe that Jayne hates backpackers - she said as much to several of us - and THIS is the real problem with Huon Valley Backpackers. Every day she came into the hostel and found something to tell us off for. I could put up with the basic services and facilities, but what I couldn't put up with was Jayne's attitude towards us. About half of the people staying at HVB moved out before the end of the season, and the reason for this (for every single one of us) was to get away from Jayne.
The ONE positive that came from staying with Jayne is the other backpackers we met. So, if it's too late, and you're already here, then here's what I recommend: stay at Jayne's for a week or so, then get a group together and find an Airbnb to move to. That's what we did eventually. And we're certainly getting a lot more for a lot less money than we were at Jayne's.
- Tripadvisor Review: (1/5)
Fantastic experience
Stayed here 2014 had the most amazing time. You get wat u pay for with the accommodation but it is cleaned daily janye does her best to find u work and is fair. Met amazing people an still speak to some of them to this day. Only downside was some of the local people are not very genuine an were jealous of Jayne business they wud pass negative comments in the local pubs.
But get out there an do it for cherries season u will look back an smile u will meet great people
- Tripadvisor Review: (1/5)
Unless you like filth, run.
Although I appreciate HVB is a basic country accommodation this fact is not an excuse for filth and the fact that it is so basic ought to be taken into account when calculating the ridiculous price of the rent. There are three different “hostels” and depending on which you’re staying in you can pay up to $210 a week for the “top” accommodation in ‘Flashpackers’ or the lower end at $180 a week in ‘Cygnet’. There isn’t much difference between the two other than heating and plug sockets. In both you are required to keep your showers to three minutes. In Cygnet there are approx 16 people sharing 2 showers and one kitchen. Both showers of which are poor quality and located in outbuildings just off the main shed/bunk area. The rooms are very small and cramped. The hostel is actually located around 20/30 minutes away from the nearest town and farms. We waited a week before being contacted by the farm for work and the whole experience was very unprofessional and disorganised.
If you’re willing to pay an extortionate amount of money for very basic and dirty accommodation (there is no cleaner for Cygnet and the “cleaner” in Flashpackers is another hostel guest) then Huon Valley is perfect.
Also good luck getting your deposit back, only when legal action was discussed did Jayne “consider” giving ours back. Luckily we did get it back after much email discourse.
I am not one for giving a bad review but I felt this hostel really ought to be exposed for exploiting young backpackers. Being charged $210 a week for horrible accommodation, plus potentially paying for transport each day and then not being given a fair wage from the farm is simply wrong. Piece rate 8/10 isn’t enough for even the most capable of workers. They claim that you’re meant to pick a minimum of 5 bins a day per person but most fit and healthy young pickers average 3 a day. 3 x 48 = 144. In an 8 hour day that’s $18 an hour. Casual work minimum wage is just under $25 an hour. Fair enough if you’re a super picker but if you’re not you’re going to struggle. A lad we met who is still working at the farm is currently only earning $90 per day.
A lot of the backpackers just ended up smoking copious amounts of weed to forget their horrid day!
I would avoid Huon Valley all together and just head north. There seemed to be far more opportunities in the North I.e. Devonport and Launceston. There are quite a few places who will pay you an hourly wage and working hostels that are affordable with much better facilities. (Some of them will let you clean for two hours in the evenings and you can get your rent for free!) It really is worth looking elsewhere, don’t let yourself get exploited.
Awaiting the inevitable unprofessional response from the owner but nothing can excuse the den of iniquity that is Huon Valley Backpackers.
Lovely place in a beautiful setting, peaceful. Surrounded by orchards. Jayne and Andy are very friendly, kind and hospitable people. Would definitely recommend.
Working Hostels near Bicheno
Bicheno Backpackers
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms starting from $19
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- 19 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 84% of them scored this hostel’s location as favourable.
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 4.7/5
- 4.3 Great for proximity to things to do
- 4.8 Excellent for proximity to restaurants
- 4.3 Great for proximity to transit
- 1.8 OK for airport access
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 9.1/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- This hostel is equipped with luggage storage.
Is it clean?
- 33 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 97% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 8.6/10 for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4.5/5 score for cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 17 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 82% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property an 8.8/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ensuite Rooms
- Self Contained Holiday Units
- Group bookings
- Centrally Located
- Easy Accessibility to surrounding National Parks
- Full shared kitchens
- Lounge with TV
- Linen provided
- All rooms are heated
- Off street parking
- Guest Laundry
- Walk to beaches & lookouts
- Budget prices
Reviews:
Google: (4.1/5)
Tripadvisor: (4/5)
Hotels.com: (8.2/10)
Wotif: (4/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
nice staff
- Tripadvisor Review: (4/5)
Solid hostel at the seaside
Close to the beach, which is pro! Clean hostel with absolutely modern and clean bathrooms. Cooking facilities could be better (no one has sharp knives these days).
Stayed in a two bed room which was pretty warm during the day, but at night, a cool breeze from the seaside brings cooler air.
Bicheno is somehow close to most sights along the east coast. We also visited Maria island which is about an hour away (plus ferry ride).
- Hotels.com Review: (8/10)
Great Location for Freycinet National Park
Great location. Our room was small but comfy enough. Hard to plug things in, the beds were against the sockets and when you pulled the one bed away from the wall to use the plug you couldn't open the door. Glad we were in the back building, we only had to share our bath with one other room. Plenty of parking. Safe area. Clean. But absolutely no frills. We all used the kitchen. Would have been nice to have had a few things like oil, salt, pepper, and the like. We've had that at other backpackers and it's truly a nice touch since travelers can't carry around these things. And they are getting good money for providing basically a bed. They also need to buy a couple of new cutting boards, sharp knives, pots (the teflan was so badly scratched, unhealthy) and a few other things for the kitchen. But overall no complaints, just tips for improvement.
- Booking.com Review: (10`/10)
More than we expect
Liked · clean, spacious, comfortable
Disliked · Nothing, Everything was perfect
- Booking.com Review: (10/10)
Glad I went . Good price and comfortable stay
Liked · The beds were so comfortable, the people there friendly but not in your face . Clean new bathroom , have been telling others I meet to go
Disliked · Maybe more power points for phone charging in room
Working Hostels near Swansea
Swansea Backpackers Lodge
Contact Information:
How much does this hostel cost?
- Shared dorms start at US$13.74
Is this hostel located in a good area?
- According to Google, this hostel has a location score of 3.7/5
- 3.2 Good for proximity to things to do
- 4.2 Great for proximity to restaurants
- 4.6 Excellent for proximity to transit
- 2.0 OK for airport access
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.1/10 score for their location
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.4/10 for their location
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for their location
Will your personal items feel secured?
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.3/10 score for security.
Is it clean?
- 34 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's cleanliness, 47% of them scored this hostel’s cleanliness as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.3/10 score for cleanliness
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 4/5 score for cleanliness
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 6.1/10 score for their cleanliness
Are the staff helpful?
- 29 Google reviews mentioned this hostel's service, 52% of them scored this hostel’s service as favourable.
- Hostelworld reviews give this property a 7.5/10 score for their staff
- Tripadvisor reviews give this property a 3.5/5 score for their service
- Booking.com reviews give this property a 7.2/10 score for their staff
Rooms/Facilities:
- Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Pets are not allowed.
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Free WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
- Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Laundry Additional charge
- Board games/puzzles
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Reviews:
Google: (3.4/5)
Hostelworld: (7.2/10)
Tripadvisor: (3/5)
Wotif: (3.7/5)
Below are 5 of the most recent reviews for this property.
The Swansea Backpackers is right beside a wonderful bakery & off license and a 5-10 min walk to the centre of town.The staff were friendly and very helpful.There are good cooking facilities and ample showers and toilets.There is space to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.Great value for money.
This was a true backpackers. It has nice staff, it’s an okay bed with an okay room, the amenities are nothing more or nothing less
- Hostelworld Review: (7.4/10)
A fine clean and friendly place.
- Hostelworld Review: (9.4/10)
had no where to put clothes or toiletries when in the shower. Rooms smelt very musty Staff were very accomadting though and upgraded us to private room without any extra charge.
- Tripadvisor Review: (1/5)
Looks like I dodged a bullet after all
I wanted to stay here, really. But Tasmania locked down its borders and I couldn't visit (from the closest mainland state, Victoria). They refused to issue a refund or even offer travel credit.
You can be sure I will not be staying here once your border reopens. There are many other accommodation providers more deserving of my tourist dollars.
Spirit of Tasmania and the other accommodations we booked with were a class act. Never mind what their booking or cancellations policy stated, refunds were issued. I will remember and try to support them once we are allowed to travel again!
