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Noosa Backpackers Resort Reviews

13 William Street, Noosaville, Noosa, Queensland, Australia

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93%

It's really nice place, you pay for a 6 bedroom 29$ but the room is not small as the other I went through and it's clean!! you can take a relaxing walk and the best thing is that it has a shuttle that pick u up from the greyhound bus stop and brings you to Noosa Beach or Noosa Junction with return almost every hour! nice place to stay!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


50%

we stayed in the dolphins for 5 nights it had nice character but the staff were a bunch of lazy teenagers,the australian girl was really helpful though but the rest were not,we shared a kitchen with the staff and the place was so dirty ,we asked to check out the next day but they would not refund the money like other hostels have .

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
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  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


76%

Nice location between the town and main beach.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
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  • Ireland
  • Male 41+
  • (3 reviews)


96%

I loved this hostel! It really is a "resort" for backpackers- cute bar, on-site laundry, pool, travel help, restaurant... I loved the feel of this place, lots of plants, chill atmosphere, very cute. The staff was very friendly. The only "bad" part about this place is that they're kinda far from things walking, but to make up for that they have a free shuttle that runs to different places throughout the day. The pizza + a beer is a great deal too. I really liked this place!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


53%

I have stayed in a double bed room which was not really nice. Cockroaches and spiders visited me every night. The bathroom hasn't been cleaned during my entire stay (3 nights). In the afternoon, the reception was mainly unattended (due to absence of staff). Apart of that, the hostel provides good facilities (bar, pool, citchen, bike rent, free surf boards, internet etc.).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

Hostel was excellent, had great rooms, lockers with plug sockets inside which was very handy. Bit of a walk to the nearest bar that wasn't in the hostel, but they provide free daily pick-ups and drop offs to the beach and the bus stop. Only gripe was that on pick-up we were made to sit at the van without being acknowledged for 45 minutes while the driver/receptionist talked to friends. Some communication would've been handy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


66%

This hostel is quite far out of town, but the hostel does run shuttle bus hourly until around 6pm which is good. Everyone has an individual locker with electricity plugs inside - great for charging laptop/camera/phone securly. The rooms and bathrooms were ok, but lacked natural light and the decor looked a little scruffy. As all the rooms are around a central courtyard with a bar the hostel had a kind of party feel and was a little noisy at night. Overall it was pretty average.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


96%

This hostel was brilliant! The staff were so friendly and called me by my name everytime I had a question at Reception which made me feel like a guest and not just another another face in the hostel. I booked 2 nights accommodation and a trip to Australia Zoo which was great value for money. The hostel was clean and the building was good and the facilities were conducive to hepling to meet new people - the veranda, the kitchen and the attached balcony etc. The best hostel I stayed in!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Had a great stay at the Noosa Backpackers. Make sure you call the pick up service early. We had to wait for 1 hour. And the bar closes early, so don't expect a very lively place in the evening. However it was a pleasant stay and very relaxing!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


70%

Really relax, nice bar and terras. Bit far away from beach and city centre (about 35 minutes walk/ bus only goes certain hours). I had a lot of fun with the free bodyboards and it was easy to meet people in the evening. Not a party hostel.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


83%

Hostel is located in a really quiet neighbourhood, beds are comfortable and the staff is really helpful. On the downside, you are not allowed to bring your own alcohol as there is a licenced bar and drinks are a bit pricey.

  • Globetrotter
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (24 reviews)


100%

Everyone was really friendly, rooms, kitchen, communal areas all very clean. Couldnt have felt more at home in a hostel!! I would recommend Noosa Backpackers to everyone!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


60%

This had some terrible reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised and were pleased to stay for 5 days - the private ensuite was spacious and clean. Would have benefitted from some valuables lockers like you get in the dorms, as it didn't feel all that secure. We never really did work out how reception worked as the shutter was often closed, but when they were there they were normally helpful. The bar food food when available (not often while we were there) is really good :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

It is a very laidback hostel with great staff. Fun bar in the middle plaza and great food from the restaurant. Meet locals and have a good time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Free shuttle-service is great, but the cold shower was less appreciated.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


63%

The hostel was mostly clean, bathrooms a bit grubby. The staff were lovely and friendly. The hostel was a bit out of the way although there is a courtesy bus but it stops pickups at 6.00pm which I think should be a little later especially if you would like to go out on a night. The bed were comfortable but I didn't understand why the walls weren't built all the way to the ceiling, it was like we were in a communial room rather than a 6 bed, bit noisy!


73%

The bed there was very comfy and they provide a locker with power points. The bathroom is not that good, but acceptable. It's quite a way to the beach (20-30min) and shops, but the pick up and drop of at both places a few times during the day until 6pm. All in all it's ok for that price.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (17 reviews)


83%

The free shuttle service was appealing, though I didn't have the call to use it. Staff were friendly and helpful. I liked the quiet aspect of the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


83%

Good hostel although we didn't really use any of the facilities because we literally just slept there then left in the morning. Would probably stay there again. Bed was good and place was fairly quiet.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 13 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (10 reviews)


80%

Nice hostel. Big rooms and nice atmosphere. A little far from the main beach, but the shuttle bus is really helpful. I would stay there again.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Couple 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


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  • 28 Jan 2012 (93%)
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