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Surfside Backpackers

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7 Gambier St, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 , Australia
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Leeds, UK
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Really truly mean the title above. The most relaxed friendly atmosphere I've found yet on my travels in Australia. The lovely lady owner Robin keeps this place and it's staff at just the right temperature. With a tempting hammock on the porch, clean and comfortable sleeping, washing and cooking facilities and a nice crowd. We were lucky enough to stay... More

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Spring Hill, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I really liked this backpackers. It's quaint with small town seaside charm. It's definitely not slick and polished but you don't need that here. Stroll back from the beach, lounge around on the chairs and hammock, have a few drinks, cook dinner and watch the sun go down with any others you meet in this relaxed friendly place. The owner... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We loved staying here. It was refreshingly chilled out and had a lovely vibe. The lady who runs the place is lovely and helpful and from what I can tell seems to do nearly everything there herself. She gave us awesome tips on where to see the koalas and the best stop offs. The rooms are basic but spotless, the... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The manager or the owner is very friendly and she save my stay in apollo bay that nite. I love the enviroment. I will miss tis place n will b there again.

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Turku, Finland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I'm a bit surprised about the excellent ratings this hostel has received here. Okay, I know it's not a hotel, but seriously, you'd better be sleeping in a tent. But if high hygiene is not your thing, go for this place. We are a 30 year old couple backpacking around the world. This is the worst quality accommodation so far... More

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Mermaid Beach, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

one of my favourite hostels this trip in Australia. The lounge has a view out onto the ocean, and there are records (somewhat scratched but wonderful old crackle) to play on the lounge's record player. We were there in the off season, and wrapped up warm. Everything is clean, the woman who was running the hostel was absolutely lovely. Ideally... More

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

This is a really great hostel run by a woman -Robyn- who works hard, and tries her very best to help the backpackers who stay with her. The hostel is kept in excellent condition, and is very clean! It is a very welcoming atmosphere with a couple different common areas that are very open and easy to relax in. You... More

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leipzig
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011 via mobile

we stayed in the hostel during the off season, so there were only 3 more people. but the owner was a very sweet and friendly women, the dorms were clean, beds comfortable and the bathroom was quiet good for an hostel as well. all in all I would defenitely stay there again. just one thing that u might wanna think... More

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Sydney, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011

We decided to abandon camping, and take refuge for a couple of nights here. the room was cosy, with a heater and blankets, and we had a view of the ocean. the kitchen was well equipped, and the lounge had an awesoome view to the beach and rugged surf. As LP states, lovely little vinyl collection, board games, magazines, internet.... More

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Canada
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

This hostel had more couches and lounges than all of the previous hostels i stayed at put together. Although, we didnt use them very much, as the music festival was on and we were out exploring. The facilities were a bit run down, but it was cozy. The bathrooms were slightly spartan, but clean enough.

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