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Magnums Backpackers

366 Shute Harbour Road | (PO Box 313), Airlie Beach 4802, Australia
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3.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
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matt S
Brisbane
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

With excellent free wifi, nice rooms and great personal, i believe this hostel is one of the best i've been to. Great job and keep it up! // Mattias More

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jojjw
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Really nice place to stay! Thank you Michelle for all your help! More

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Rosie H
Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

I stayed at magnums for 3 nights and had no problems at all. The staff were friendly and willing to help with any problems i had and quick to answer any questions that I had no matter how small or big. Upon checking in Michelle told me all about the facilities of the hostel and gave me a map of... More

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stephajon
Airlie Beach, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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Having travelled through Australia and stayed in many hostels, Magnums so far has been the worst. Dorm rooms were unclean and everyone had the same experience in relation to BEDBUGS. The place is literally infested!. Blood stains and various other stains are evident on the bed sheets and I was literally itching the whole time I was here. Bite marks... More

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Magnums Accommodation, Public Relations Manager at Magnums Backpackers, responded to this review
22 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Magnums follows a strict code of conduct that complies with local and state legislation in relation to Bedbugs, Oh what a curse they are, it is always disappointing to hear that we have had bed bugs... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I wasn't expected much since we were only paying 19$ a night, but I had expected better cleanliness without bed bugs!! I was bitten all over my body and have spent over $100 on medication to try and treat the bites and well over that on fumigating my room at home to make sure I didn't bring any back with... More

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Magnums Accommodation, Public Relations Manager at Magnums Backpackers, responded to this review
17 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Magnums follows a strict code of conduct that complies with local and state legislation in relation to Bedbugs, Oh what a curse they are, it is always disappointing to hear that we have had bed bugs... More

Jayda L
Orange, CA
Top Contributor
82 reviews
92 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at Magnums for 4 nights, but never witnessed the dorms so i can only comment on the area. We paid Magnums to park our campervan in the side area and it was great for the tiny price we paid. The location of Magnums is really good and is located right on the main strip in airlie beach. Its... More

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CRS1990
Brisbane, Australia
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3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

When i first arrived I thought this place looked great and was lots of fun. Cool bar and club and in a good location. We were staying in a room of 10 all of us were friends so we all knew each other and had only come straight from home so hadnt been travelling anywhere gross. within a day i... More

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Anthony D
Gold Coast
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Hi there I am an Aussie travelling in Oz and witnessed something I have never seen in 25 years of travelling our great southern land....My initial joy of arriving at Airlie was erased once it was time for bed, Fair enough the rooms are grimey and very basic but when I rolled back my sheets to climb into bed I... More

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Magnums Accommodation, Guest Relations Manager at Magnums Backpackers, responded to this review
17 January 2012

Thank you Anthony for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. Your concern regarding our dirty sheets is extremely surprising to us, both HK and maintenance departments have been alerted of your concerns. Magnums is a well established and operated venue, we would Never take shortcuts in the provision of goods and services. May... More

Clairett
Sandbach, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

a bit tired but clean accomodation. There are "rules" posted about the place telling people to keep the noise down and banning alcohol in the residential areas, but these are ignored almost universally so we did have a bit of a party going on outside our room until the early hours on our first night. So ear-plugs to the rescue... More

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Magnums Accommodation, Public Relations Manager at Magnums Backpackers, responded to this review
22 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns in relation to your recent experience. We are happy to advise that there is a new kitchen and recreation room coming soon! Your comments regarding our cleaning of the kitchen times – all fixed! We have taken your review on board and agree we should not be cleaning at peak... More

jdevvv
Cairns, Australia
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

I'm surprised at all the negative reviews of Magnums. No, it's not the cleanest hostel, and yes it's a tad bit grimey. The kitchen sucks, its not a full kitchen. But I've never had bedbugs here and I've stayed for almost 2 weeks in 2 different rooms. It's the cheapest hostel in Airlie, they have a buy3 get the 4th... More

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