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Reviews of Cool Bananas Backpackers

2 Springs Road, 4677 Agnes Water, Australia

#29 of 60 hotels in Agnes Water

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Review score

Based on 200 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Wifi in the rooms but in the main building. A few new sponges in the kitchen would be nice.

    Relaxed Vibe and clean rooms and bathooms

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great communal facilities, very friendly, helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    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:)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff, the facilities and town were very nice wished I stayed longer than one night!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Chilled and cool hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are so cool bananas working in the hostel! The surfing lesson was really fun too!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of flies but they cant really do anything about that. The kitchen could have more stoves - it gets busy at rush hour.

    Small hostel, great atmosphere, super clean, big rooms and friendly staff/owner. Agnes water was also surprisingly beautiful!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very social, everybody was kind and happy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms a bit outdated, there were bed frames in our room taking up space.

    very social, has a nice vibe to the place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Stay in Agnes Waters
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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 access to 3 showers, 3 toilets, 4 sinks. All were clean. You also have access to a fully equipped kitchen, without oven. The common space is nice. The WiFi is good. 500m away from Greyhound bus stop. 600m away from FoodWorks supermarket. 600m away from main beach. 2.5km away from IGA supermarket. 30km away from Premier Motor Service bus stop (Fingerboard Roadhouse Gas Station), private shuttle service can be arranged for 80aud if 1 person, 60aud/person otherwise. The staff/volunteers (Ellen, Freddie, Maya, Desiree) is nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for a short or a long stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot temperature in rooms

    Looks cool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Exciting hostel right near the beach, bright, colourful and fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No comment to add

    I liked the bright colourful, open environment, the multitude of hangout spots and the accessibility of the kitchen and bathroom facilities. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was not very knowledgeable. Couldn’t give lots of information and when I asked something about my booking and payment it was just told: talk to the owner.

    Very nice buildings and location. It’s very clean (kitchen cleaning takes long;) ). Beds were comfy but wobbly. We got delicious fresh tuna for dinner. Common area also very spacious.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    9.0
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really enjoyed my stay here. Very clean and a lot of cozy common areas! And when the bus got cancelled because of bushfires they managed to provide a bed for everyone.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Good hostel to stay at! Nice and social
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of dutchies 😂 <3

    Very nice and social hostel, lovely place!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    A good mix of relaxation and socialising, in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The people were lovely. Well managed by Scotty. Very welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really liked the vibe, nice staff, very helpful! Overall so good, we enjoyed our time here so much :)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Half of the people there were staff. Sometimes it felt a bit harder to connect because they all knew each other, but not too big of a problem

    Very clean rooms and facilities. Cozy atmosphere and friendly people!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no room keys

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Good day spent at Cool Banana
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't stay night, so can't comment on rooms.

    Only stayed day here as had bus to catch in evening and needed place to leave luggage and hang out for day. Staff were really friendly and have me advice on walking trails, we had burgers in evening and they take your bags to the bus in time for greyhound.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, softboards for rent in good condition, owner doing a great job at getting people in the hostel together for social opportunities and events plus constantly making improvements at the hostel. Good kitchen facilities and great place to meet other travellers.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    8.0
    One night stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No proper parking (even though you can park freely on the street)...and didn't stay longer to evaluate daily life there. Also my 6 female room/dorm was half full and I didn't understand why I was put on the top bed bunk ?...while two others bottom one were empty, especially my bed bunk was free. I mean it's just one night but after a whole day driving from Coffs Harbour...you might need to have your surroundings ready to jump in straight and never get down your bed again. I'm not complaining, have lived in hostel over 3 years doing farmwork, just want to understand the logic behind certain things 😅

    Honestly just stayed for a really short night. Arrived around 11PM and left around 6:30 AM. Really clean hostel, good location sort of intimate and private in a quiet area. Didn't spend much time exploring but have save the spit for next time.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wifi didn’t work (not a big issue tho as I wasn’t there to be on my phone/laptop all the time). The only thing that made me rate 7/10 is that you would expect the staff to be in reception during their (not so wide) opening time. I was waiting for 30 min (around 8pm) for the reception staff. I know it’s a chill place but when you’re paying for a service you should get it. or at least put a sign on saying “you can find me here…”, makes it much easier ;) also the fact that they give you the sheets in reception isn’t ideal

    Great vibes

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi wasn't working

    Good location, short walk to the beach, amenities are nice and clean.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I arrived late time and there was no information or staff to check-in. Someone helped me to get a staff.

    Stop by here for short sleep. It was alright.

    Stayed in November 2022

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