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Reviews of Jackaroo Treehouse Rainforest Retreat 2 stars

13 Frizelle Road, 4852 Mission Beach, Australia

#18 of 37 hotels in Mission Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 243 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hangers in the shower, no towels or hand dryer in the bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Nature
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can't bring beer from the onsite cafe -- or your own -- to the shared space.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can't bring beer from the onsite cafe to the shared space.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Kitchen is ground level. Eating area upstairs so you need to carry your cooked food upstairs. But I just eat standing in
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have to walk down ground level for shared toilets. You’ll get wet when raining.

    Close to my workplace

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were good bus service into town and bus stop. The staff were really nice and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in the rainforest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its far from town and the supermarket but there is a shuttle service

    Great hostel with beautiful rainforest views, perfect for some chill time

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers are rather rustic, no room to put these clothes in the shower cubicles… Too bad that kitchen closes at 9 p.m. It's a bit early...

    Very warm welcome and the staff took the time to explain to us the operation and rules of the hostel. A beautiful location in the middle of nature full of wild animals!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Good for a night or 2
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's quite far from everything and not near mission beach at all. Walked to the nearest beach but it took about 30mins in the heat and you can't swim there. Food was good but you have no choice as there's no where nearby to eat or shop and it was a little expensive. Not enough plugs in the room for everyone to charge their phones

    Really nice amongst nature, saw loads of wildlife there and it's very peaceful. Had food there and it was delicious, staff were nice. Bedrooms were a little cold but comfy. Good shuttle service to and from the greyhound but there is a charge

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    A hidden gem in Mission Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t stay longer.

    Staying here is like finding a hidden gem. Rob and his team should be so proud of what they have created. Rob takes time to welcome all guests with helpful information. It’s a beautiful retreat with many chill out areas. I love the music and ambience here. Comfy beds, lovely size pool / laundry are an added bonus. You will see young wallabies in the gardens. Really lovely cafe too with a licences bar. Frequent shuttle bus available to all. Thank you… Best hostel to date.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location for a relaxed stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms were okay, not great. No social activities.

    Loved the scenery, it is located right in the middle of the rainforest. Great pool area. Really clean kitchen. Very helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are Wallabys in the backyard and the staff is really friendly. The hostel is in the middle of a beautiful rainforest. We enjoyed our stay a lot

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Idyllic location cute cafe and very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place and people!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    9.0
    Awesome stay in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a bit far from shops, restaurants, beach. They do have a paid shuttle service but it limits you in your freedom to get around.

    It is surrounded by jungle which is very beautiful! The beds were comfortable and the common area is nice and spacious. It’s very clean as well.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Cozy hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice that there is a cafe but it also is very inconvenient to not be able to eat in all areas and that alcohol is not allowed

    Nice location, but can be hard to reach without your own vehicle. Peaceful space

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    A really relaxing place to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In a stunning and quiet location. Has a fabulous cafe. Family room was big and comfortable. Nice atmosphere. A bonus was the friendly baby wallabies and a cassowary wandering the grounds. Pool, hammocks, large communal area and kitchen.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed our stay here, the location is a little out of the way but there were regular shuttles into the town and all the drivers were super helpful! The rooms were clean, the surrounding grounds were lovely, the staff were very friendly and the kitchen had everything you needed. I’d stay here again and recommend it to friends

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and friendly welcome, the place is fabulous

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    You’ll love it here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful location in the middle of the rainforest! Lovely pool area and that gets lots of sun. The bar/cafe area is done up nicely with a big terrace to sit out on and nice fresh food. I had a private double room which was really comfy, and the bathroom facilities were always clean and spacious. Not to mention the wildlife! Tame wallabies about AND cassowary’s. The staff work really hard and were always on hand - I even booked another night here. Lots of travellers come through here so it was easy to make friends. But it’s also a quiet and peaceful and didn’t ever feel like a party hostel. Mission beach is a cool place with some cooky bars and restaurants but you barely need to leave Jackaroo if you don’t want need to! A great base for travelling or a place to unwind.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The insects that sting you if you’re in the backyard. Even when using insect repellent

    Beautiful location in the rainforest. Wallabies in the backyard

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    A mostly positive stay in a tranquil location but under delivering in some areas under delivering
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are limited power sockets in the rooms, with only four in a 6 bed dormitory; all of which are away from the beds. Unfortunately there is no furniture around the pool making the area uncomfortable, which was a shame. Communal areas were spacious, but general furnishing and decor was tired and due an upgrade. There was a mouse problem in the kitchen that didn’t seem to be resolved during my stay, with traps in place but without total success. Food left on the designated shelves were gnawed into by rodents which meant the affected goods needed to be disposed of and the remainder stored in the fridge. This was not a pleasant experience as a guest, especially in a food-preparation area.

    A tranquil escape with a relaxing and laidback vibe. Good value for money and the staff are very helpful and sociable with guests. There are beautiful hand painted murals around the hostel which add a homely feel. Whilst the location is remote and the nearest supermarket is over an hours walk, there is a convenient local shuttle that can be arranged on-demand for a fair rate, or bicycles can be hired directly from the hostel (AUD30 per day during my visit).

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is a bit out of the way. Be prepared to walk a lot. In both my room and the kitchen, there was a bit of a smell. Some stains on the bedsheets and the walls. A nightstand and lamp next to the bed would be nice.

    Quite special. Friendly team. Good coffee in the café. Nice balcony and view. Rock wallaby in the garden.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly out of town however easy shuttle service available

    A very clean, calm and cool hostel! Very nice views. Big clean kitchen, nice staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

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