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Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers Reviews

2 Koala Place, One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia

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62%Overall Rating

From 3 ratings
  • 67%Character
  • 60%Security
  • 73%Location
  • 53%Staff
  • 67%Atmosphere
  • 53%Cleanliness

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53%

The cabin was very basic, containing a couple of bunk beds, a fridge with a broken control and a pedestal fan. The key didn't fit the door lock properly and the verandah door was broken too so I was a little concerned about leaving my laptop inside. Kitchen facilities, showers and toilets were not clean. There were no flyscreens on the windows, so I got bitten by mosquitos at night. Hotels in Newcastle were higher quality and better facilities for the same price. It was near a nice beach though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Melaleuca is such a nice place, with such a great vibe. Very clean overall, apart from the men's bathroom but it was not the hostel's fault. This is one of those places you just don't wanna leave. They also even have a kangaroo on-site, Josephine, whom is very friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


43%

The owner tried to charged us extra 7 dolars just for spending 15 minutes more after the check out. Lack of backpackers spirit man!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
"Lack of spirit" happens when you are to check out at 10.30am and come back to the kitchens (after everything has been cleaned) at 2pm to make yourself some food. If you were really travelling around you will find a $7 day fee is quite cheap.



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