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Great Ocean Road Backpackers YHA

10 Erskine Avenue, Lorne, Victoria 3232, Australia
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3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Jasper F
Ballarat, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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I spent a week at the YHA in Lorne. The atmosphere was Wonderful, very communal, and the setting was exquisite. The garden became a part of the Residence, surrounding every path with colour and life. King parrots and Cockatoos landed on and around the people staying there, giving a further connection with the nature of the area. Below the hostel... More

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WanderingPomm
Bristol, UK
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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The hostel location is lovely, set in the woods, however you do have to leave your cabin to go to the unisex toilets and showers. This does take you past some trees which had a Koala in them so some advantages to the walk. The room itself was fine although very small, there was hardly anywhere to stand with 4... More

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Rhian T
Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

This place was cold, damp and noisy! We were the last to arrive out of the double room guests and therefore got a box room which didnt have a sink or cooking facilities whereas the others did and cost the same price! The staff were sarcastic and rude at check in and check out. The whole place is actually holiday... More

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JamieGeelong
Geelong
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

I have been here a week, It is now the 23rd of July on a Saturday and I am sitting on a balcony looking out into the beautiful forest that surrounds the cottages. I myself stayed in a 4 berth cottage and shared my accommodation with a variety of travelling Backpackers from around the world. I have been suitable impressed,... More

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shazzi9
Cairns/Queensland
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2011

This is our second stay at the YHA..we came back for the peace and quiet..yes..there were some small problems that the new management had to deal with..simply put..they were totally thrown in the deep end together..over the busiest period ever..previous management were the problem..however they have tried very hard to bring the standards up by what we saw on our... More

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NadiaH84
Canada
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50 reviews
30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

We were positive we were in the wrong place when we saw the setting of the place- it was beautiful. The rooms were basic, but clean and roomy. The kitchen was well equipped (a grill in a hostel??!!!). The bathrooms were clean, although they seemed a little small, there was never a backlog of people. Very lovely spot, wish we... More

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Holidaytravelfan
Frankfurt, Germany
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78 reviews
47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2011

Stayed for 2 nights in April 2010 to drive the Great Ocean Road. The hostel is in a lovely setting in the bush with several wooden buildings. We stayed in a twin room on the 2nd floor in a small building with 3 rooms. Bathrooms and kitchen were clean. It actually got quite chilly in the evenings so we need... More

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ladybirdladybird111
London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Upon my late arrival I was greeted with a friendly manner from both the male and female managers/owners. As an independent traveler it's always nice to feel looked after as despite loving traveling on my own, it can sometimes be a bit daunting arriving at a new place. I was shown the facilities and assured if I needed any help... More

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KimandChris
Sheffield
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33 reviews
37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2010

On arrival the reception was unattended and we had to call a telephone number for someone to come to us. This was fine although the first call was unaswered but we only waited about 10minutes. Rob was very friendly and helpful, even providing some first aid assistence. The room was basic but clean and contained one double bed, a sink,... More

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oggybags
leicestershire
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35 reviews
54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2010

stayed here for first night of GOR trip - after staying in luxury hotel night before and needing to save some pennies! Stayed in double room with husband, great location, stroll into town To be fair this gives the impression of a very good hostel, the only reason Ive scoired it down as there are some good value motels in... More

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