336 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 Airlie Beach, Australia
Based on 908 hostel reviews
6.2Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.3
Location
8.8
Facilities
6.3
Staff
7.8
Value for money
6.7
Free WiFi
4.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 November 2023
Ellie
AustraliaWater pressure was really poor. Was showering with one trickle and couldn't get the temperature right. Was either freezing cold or boiling hot! No Wi-Fi wasn't ideal as the 4G connection was cutting in and out.
Room was ready early which was great. Room clean and cool on arrival - aircon was already on. Great for a 1 night easy stay.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Gaik
MalaysiaBathroom is dirty
location is good
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Bbanarova
AustraliaNot the right place when you need to recharge and sleep whilst travelling, was just a bit noisy thanks to all the pubs and partying people.
Place has awesome location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Charles
IrelandNot a fan of using an app as a room key, I got locked out because my phone died (reception can give you a code to get in thankfully) Not enough toilet paper in the bathroom Just be aware it's a dry hostel (can understand they want to curb partying so everyone can sleep)
Good location, parking is affordable ($6/day). Activities most nights at the neighbouring bar
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Lewis
AustraliaPerfect location and huge site. Dorms were a bit tired though but overall they were spacious and ok.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Tanya
AustraliaGround were really unclean with lots of rubbish all over the place. No recycling options.
Pub good with great options. Room clean though basic.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Romina
UruguayThe air is on all night and it gets cold in the room.
The location it’s great and the beds are comfortable
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Paul
AustraliaVery dated and basic facilities at 4 star price.
The staff were very friendly & helpful. The location was ideal. The room was very large.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Eilidh
United KingdomBathroom was a bit tired and could do with a deep scrub to get some of the stains out the tub.
Location great for Airlie beach tours and restaurants. Not too noisy at night despite being close to town. Beds very comfy. Swimming pool was a plus but the chlorine was strong!! Lots of space for parking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Zoe
United KingdomIt’s a party hostel, I got about an hour sleep thanks to people bringing people back into the room, drinking till late into the morning. The bar next door is so loud. Not an ideal place to relax.
Location is great, Kitchen was clean and rooms are big.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Nina
AustraliaThe room was quite clean and spacious; the beds were confortable; the bathroom was old and run down but everything worked
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Fiona888
AustraliaBeds were uncomfortable.
Great location and relatively quiet (for a backpackers). Pub next door was great with good food and live music.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Betty
AustraliaNo blanket or hooks to hang a towel. Extremely run down and basic. Not even a chair to sit on. I expected basic as a backpackers but not quite that much.
Well located and cheaper than most other accommodation in the area
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Robert
Australiamy room in the last block up a fairly steep hill about 300mtres'from main building.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Carolina
PortugalIt was one of the worst hostels I've been to in terms of cleanliness, in Australia. For 3 nights no one cleaned the bathroom inside the dorm (6 beds), the day I arrived it was already disgusting. Nobody replenished toilet paper, either. I found a mask (eyes cover) between the sheets and the bed frame. The blanket they give us, (you need to ask for it) is super tiny too.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Laura
IrelandCurtains didn’t actually close fully on windows. Only a very thin sheet on bed. Room wasn’t very clean
Private balcony. Shower was powerful Good location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Amber
AustraliaGood location on the highstreet, the accommodation grounds are a bit of a maze but meant that it was nice and quiet. Good value for money.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Warren
AustraliaOld and dark. No chair.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Kent
AustraliaNot that well cleaned . Bathroom was average Bedding was dirty and not recently cleaned Don’t like 3pm check in either
Location mainly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Mitch
AustraliaMy last night and morning of checking out had no hot water.
Location was good nice rooms
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Erika
AustraliaWe didn't get any blanket in our room. It's winter and it was freezing for my dad and I. He was sleeping with towels instead due that was late check in by the time I find out was nobody able to help. The curtain was broken at the top and doesn't cover the whole window. No privacy. The light outside of the main door doesn't work, very necessary and also for safety reasons. The sink in the bathroom had a leak which was wasting lots of water. Will be good if the hotel gets a better manager to be awake of the maintance around the room and the place in general. The place is big but not very clean and organised.
The lady at the reception wait for us until 10 pm for late checking due our flight was delayed. The room was big and spacious.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Mireille
CanadaDirty walls (bugs - ants crushed on the walls and dirt). Kitchen was disgusting and not enough cutlery. One linen only so it's cold during the winter.
Good location. Air conditionning in the room. Very big hostel. Ok for one night if you have a boat tour.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Rachel
AustraliaNA
location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Alana
AustraliaRun down, not clean
Location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Amy
IrelandCold in winter, no soap
Location , clean
Stayed in July 2023
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