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Billabong Gardens Reviews

5-11 Egan Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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76%Overall Rating

From 23 ratings
  • 75%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 81%Location
  • 77%Staff
  • 73%Atmosphere
  • 73%Cleanliness

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77%

if you are older than 21 ask for a room in their side-building. Much cleaner and more relaxed.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

The rooms were really small and hot. No a/c, and no space to keep my suitcase open.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


63%

the hostal was good, I stayed in two rooms, the first one pretty good but the other was a mess, smelled terrible.Some of the staff were completely bitter and hostile with the guests.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

I loved this hostel. It felt like a home from home! Wifi worked! and there were computers to use for free. Each bunk had its own light and charge point - a big plus! Staff were friendly and helpful Would definitely recommend :o)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

really enjoyed my stay the room was very hot and stuffy but apart from that it was perfect i loved the area the hostel was in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


73%

Good hostel overall. The staff was nice and helpful. Bathrooms clean enough. There was a nice pool in the middle of the hostel which was kinda cool but no real hang out area for socializing . Only a couple of small tables outside for smokers to smoke. Loads of nice restaurants and cafes in the area though

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


77%

what I didn't like about the Billabong Gardens was that I couldn't check-in before 1.30pm, that's too late for a hostel, especially when they insist about people to leave at 9 in the morning.I was tired and just wanted to sleep, I had to do so on the couch in the TV room. the atmosphere was not at its best either but it could have been because of the bad weather on the days I stayed there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Mathilde, Our check out time is 10 AM and the check in time is 1 PM. Like every other hotel, we need a few hours to clean the rooms. If your room was free the night before, you can check in straight away. However during peak season this is almost never the case, Bilalbong Gardens

90%

nice place,thanks

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Really helpful staff, nice neighbourhood, clean rooms with tea and coffee facilities and a nice TV room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


73%

The hostel was very clean and tidy. We stayed in a private room and got given fresh towels everyday but no cleaning. I would definately stay again but i do think its a bit expensive. The communal kitchen wasnt very clean and very small for a hostel, only one cooking station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)




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