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Reviews of Jackaroo Treehouse Rainforest Retreat 2 stars

13 Frizelle Road, 4852 Mission Beach, Australia

#17 of 39 hotels in Mission Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 241 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hostel with jungle vibes & kind staff, within driving distance of Mission Beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms - communal shower area for the ladies was a big dirty at times, hair on floor, water on floor, etc. Dorm rooms are upstairs & bathrooms and downstairs - you had to walk through the lounge every time you needed the toilet which was a bit weird to me.

    The property itself - beautiful flowers and palm trees, great view from the balcony, feels like a jungle treehouse. The location - very quiet (great for sleeping) but easy drive to Bingil Bay & Mission Beach. Friendly staff - I arrived late Friday evening (around 8pm) and the staff were very helpful & made me feel welcome!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful and lovely space. Very quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The person in the room under us kept complaining about hearing us stomp even when we tried really hard to walk quietly. Maybe the floor/ceiling needs some soundproofing. Or the lady needed to chill.

    Lovely helpful staff, great backpacker amenities

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double bed is a bid narrow and the showers were missing a hook inside the door to hang a towel or tray to put soap. Other then that, no issues!!

    The location is awesome. Real rainforest. Casuari strolling through the gardens. Cafe down the road.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a couple nights to relax but not much to do, so don’t stay for long.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s in the middle of nowhere with not much to do but there is a shuttle bus to get around.

    It was a very chill and relaxing environment and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was nice and had a quiet atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hostel in the rainforest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms are on a different level than the rooms so you have to go outside to use them and they're a bit old. But bottom line I had everything I needed and I will recommend this hostel.

    The location is stunning and the shuttle service made it easy to get around. We even saw some cassowaries in the morning.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with AC
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    its a bit out of town so if you don’t have a car could be a bit difficult, but there is a local shuttle service offered with limited hours

    gorgeous building, nice clean kitchen, super chill location, comfy beds, good showers - free parking

    Stayed in July 2024

  • 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: 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: 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: 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 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

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