Just a 5-minute walk from the beach, Cool Bananas Backpackers features surf lessons and rental surfboards. A bar and BBQ facilities are also provided. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Surrounded by nature walks, Cool Bananas Backpackers Agnes Water is a 5-minute drive from Town of 1770 Golf Course. Eurimbula National Park is 13 km away. You can prepare a meal in the communal kitchen, or meet other travellers in the guest lounge. The tour desk can help you book surf lessons, diving trips and kayaking. The hostel offers modern dormitory rooms with access to shared bathroom facilities.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Agnes Water
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rom
    Israel Israel
    Amazing hostel!! Loved everything about it!! Big rooms, clean and comfortable. Big and clean kitchen. Amazing staff and wonderful owner. I will come back for sure!
  • Maddie
    Australia Australia
    What an unreal place. This was my first experience staying in a shared dorm hostel and it did not disappoint. The beds were so comfy and I slept so well. The place has an awesome surfer vibe with surfboards, coconuts, hamocks, a fire pit and bbq...
  • Jane
    Ireland Ireland
    Great communal facilities, very friendly, helpful staff
  • Annelie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff and owner are really nice and sweet! It is a very social hostel and there are group activities in the evening which makes it easy to get to know people. Furthermore, the hostel is very tidy and neat:)
  • Haddock
    Australia Australia
    Cool bananas is such a gem on the east coast… perfectly positioned 2 streets away from main beach, and the vibe of the place is great. Tv room, hammocks, always activities, clean kitchen and well maintained and clean bathrooms. Thank you for...
  • Vivian
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff, the facilities and town were very nice wished I stayed longer than one night!
  • Nina
    Germany Germany
    There are so cool bananas working in the hostel! The surfing lesson was really fun too!
  • Veerle
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Small hostel, great atmosphere, super clean, big rooms and friendly staff/owner. Agnes water was also surprisingly beautiful!
  • Idrisse
    France France
    I booked a bed in a 8-bed dormitory, with fan. The dormitory is large enough, so you do not feel packed at all. The bed is a bunk bed, large enough, with a fair enough good mattress. For this dorm (and the entire hostel), as a male, you have...
  • J
    Josephine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved this hostel! Had such a fun social family vibe, especially good for solo travelers. The owner and live in staff were great at putting in activities and just making sure everyone was having fun. On my last night the Owner Scott...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cool Bananas Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Cool Bananas Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 09:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cool Bananas Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Cool Bananas Backpackers

  • The prices at Cool Bananas Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cool Bananas Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at Cool Bananas Backpackers is from 09:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Cool Bananas Backpackers is 550 yards from the centre of Agnes Water. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Cool Bananas Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.